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The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

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Movie"Power, space, time and a visitor."
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64
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R 2 hr 19 minMay 28th, 1976Drama, Science Fiction
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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.
StarringDavid BowieRip TornCandy Clark
DirectorNicolas Roeg

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 28th, 1976 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:August 25th, 1998 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$1,500,000
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Si Litvinoff
Production Companies:British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V., Cinema 5
Movie Tags:
based on novel or bookdystopiaalien life-formextraterrestrial technology