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.
- 6.4
- 1976
- Released
- 2h 19m
David Bowie
Thomas Jerome Newton
Rip Torn
Nathan Bryce
Candy Clark
Mary-Lou
Tony Mascia
Arthur
Buck Henry
Oliver Farnsworth
Bernie Casey
Peters
Adrienne La Russa
Helen
Claudia Jennings
Peters' Wife
Rick Riccardo
Trevor
Jim Lovell
James Lovell
Hilary Holland
JillLinda Hutton
ElaineJackson D. Kane
Professor CanuttiLilybelle Crawford
Jewelery Store OwnerRichard Breeding
ReceptionistAlbert Nelson
WaiterPeter Prouse
Peters' Associate
Released
en
$1,500,000.00
- #based on novel or book
- #extraterrestrial technology
- #dystopia
- #alien life-form
Reviews
Very much a vehicle for David Bowie, this is otherwise a rather derivative and unimaginative story of an alien ("Newton") who arrives on Earth, naked and penniless. He is tasked with trying to find a way to save his own doomed planet, but quickly discovers that he has skills! He can make money, and money buys nice things; it buys nice sex; it gives him power... All of these pleasures distract him