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The Man Who Fell to Earth

Dir. Nicolas Roeg·1976·2h 19m

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.

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The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

Nicolas Roeg

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2h 19m
Cross-source blend ~65/100

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United Kingdom

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6.5/10

593 votes

Rating consensus

65/100 blend

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Moderate-to-positive blended read — weighted ~65/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.

Cast

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 (uncredited)

Rick Riccardo

Trevor

Jim Lovell

James Lovell

Hilary Holland

Jill

Linda Hutton

Elaine

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