The Man Who Fell to Earth

POWER, SPACE, TIME AND A VISITOR.

Thomas Jerome Newton is an alien who has come to Earth in search of water to save his home planet. Aided by lawyer Oliver Farnsworth, Thomas uses his knowledge of advanced technology to create profitable inventions. While developing a method to transport water, Thomas meets Mary-Lou, a quiet hotel clerk, and begins to fall in love with her. Just as he is ready to leave Earth, Thomas is intercepted by the U.S. government, and his entire plan is threatened.

Director: Nicolas Roeg
Cast: David Bowie , Rip Torn , Candy Clark , Tony Mascia , Buck Henry , Bernie Casey , Adrienne La Russa , Claudia Jennings , Rick Riccardo , Jim Lovell

Genres: Science Fiction , Drama

Release date: 1976-03-18

Rating: 6.464

Runtime: 139minutes

Budget: 1M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: British Lion Films , Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V. , Cinema 5

Reviews:

  • Sky Chase
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

  • Santana Bridges
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Estella Ayers
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Apollo Floyd
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Axl Cuevas
    Boring and uninspired. I struggled to stay awake, and the characters were forgettable.
    Rating: 1.5