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. | ||
Title | : | The Man Who Fell to Earth |
Release Date | : | 1976-03-18 |
Runtime | : | |
Production Countries | : | United Kingdom, |
Production Co. | : | British Lion Films Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V. Cinema 5 |
Genres | : | Science Fiction, Drama, |
Casts | : | David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia, Buck Henry, Bernie Casey, Adrienne La Russa, Claudia Jennings, Rick Riccardo, Jim Lovell, Hilary Holland, Linda Hutton, Jackson D. Kane, Lilybelle Crawford, Richard Breeding, Albert Nelson, Peter Prouse, |
Plot Keywords | : | based on novel or book, extraterrestrial technology, dystopia, alien life-form, |
Alternative Titles | : | Mannen som kom ned på jorden L'homme qui venait d'ailleurs L'uomo che cadde sulla Terra El hombre que cayó a la tierra Dünyaya düşen adam Mannen uten ansikt O Homem Que Veio do Espaço Mannen som falt til jorden |