The Man Who Fell to Earth
Power, space, time and a visitor.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Man Who Fell to Earth
- Genres: Science Fiction, Drama
- Release Date: 1976-03-18
- Runtime: 139 minutes
- Rating: 6.472/10 (545 votes)
- Budget: $1,500,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V., Cinema 5
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.573
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
David Bowie
as Thomas Jerome Newton
Rip Torn
as Nathan Bryce
Candy Clark
as Mary-Lou
Tony Mascia
as Arthur
Buck Henry
as Oliver Farnsworth
Bernie Casey
as Peters
Adrienne La Russa
as Helen
Claudia Jennings
as Peters' Wife
Rick Riccardo
as Trevor
Jim Lovell
as James Lovell
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Trailers & Clips
STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS: THE PODCAST - The Man Who Fell to Earth with guest & film critic Mark Kermode
Michael C. Hall on The Man Who Fell to Earth and David Bowie
The Man Who Fell To Earth - Rialto Pictures 35th Anniversary Trailer
THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH - Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Man Who Fell to Earth?▼
The Man Who Fell to Earth is a Science Fiction, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1976-03-18.
Who are the main actors in The Man Who Fell to Earth?▼
The main cast includes David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia, Buck Henry, .
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Is The Man Who Fell to Earth based on a true story?▼
Power, space, time and a visitor.
What is the IMDb rating of The Man Who Fell to Earth?▼
The Man Who Fell to Earth has an IMDb rating of 6.472/10 based on 545 votes.
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The movie had a production budget of $1,500,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Man Who Fell to Earth?▼
The soundtrack was composed by British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V., Cinema 5. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Man Who Fell to Earth filmed?▼
The Man Who Fell to Earth was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
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The total runtime of The Man Who Fell to Earth is 139 minutes.
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