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The Man Who Fell to Earth 1976

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.

Directed by: Nicolas Roeg
Written by: Paul Mayersberg
Release date: 1976-03-18
Runtime: 139 minutes
Critics score:
83 / 100
Tagline: Power, space, time and a visitor.
Cast:
David Bowie David Bowie
Thomas Jerome Newton 
Rip Torn Rip Torn
Nathan Bryce 
Candy Clark Candy Clark
Mary-Lou 
Tony Mascia Tony Mascia
Arthur 
Buck Henry Buck Henry
Oliver Farnsworth 
Bernie Casey Bernie Casey
Peters 
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Also known as:
  • 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