1976R· 139 min
Man Who Fell to Earth, The
Power, space, time and a visitor.
Drama Sci-Fi
6.4 / 10TMDB Score
Summary
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
Tags
1970salcoholicalcoholismalienalien life-formaliensatmosphericbare chested malebased on novelbathtub
