The Man Who Fell to Earth

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.

Cast

David Bowie

David Bowie

as Thomas Jerome Newton

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

as Nathan Bryce

Candy Clark

Candy Clark

as Mary-Lou

Tony Mascia

Tony Mascia

as Arthur

Buck Henry

Buck Henry

as Oliver Farnsworth

Bernie Casey

Bernie Casey

as Peters

Adrienne La Russa

Adrienne La Russa

as Helen

Claudia Jennings

Claudia Jennings

as Peters' Wife

Rick Riccardo

Rick Riccardo

as Trevor

Jim Lovell

Jim Lovell

as James Lovell

Reviews

CinemaSerf

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 ...

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