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 Olive...
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.
Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Drama
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
Thomas Jerome Newton
Rip Torn
Nathan Bryce
Jim Lovell
James Lovell
Buck Henry
Oliver Farnsworth
Albert Nelson
Waiter
Candy Clark
Mary-Lou
Si Litvinoff
Executive Producer
Bernie Casey
Peters
Nicolas Roeg
Director
Jackson D. Kane
Professor Canutti
Tony Mascia
Arthur
Adrienne La Russa
Helen
Claudia Jennings
Peters' Wife (uncredited)
Rick Riccardo
Trevor
Hilary Holland
Jill
Linda Hutton
Elaine
Lilybelle Crawford
Jewelery Store Owner
Richard Breeding
Receptionist
Peter Prouse
Peters' Associate