Overview
Plot
An alien named Thomas Jerome Newton arrives on Earth seeking water to save his home planet. With lawyer Oliver Farnsworth's help, he turns advanced technology into profitable inventions, falls for hotel clerk Mary-Lou, and faces U.S. government interception.
- Directors
- Nicolas Roeg
- Cast
- 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
- Country
- United Kingdom, Netherlands Antilles
- Genre
- Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
- Release date
- 1976-03-18
- Studios
- British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij
Plot
Warning: spoilers
The Man Who Fell to Earth Plot and Cast
Thomas Jerome Newton comes to Earth in search of water to rescue his dying home world. Aided by lawyer Oliver Farnsworth, he uses his knowledge of advanced technology to create profitable inventions. As he works on a method to transport water, he meets Mary-Lou, a quiet hotel clerk, and begins to fall in love. Just as he prepares to leave, the U.S. government intercepts him, threatening his entire plan.
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