The Man Who Fell to Earth

1976 PG-13 2h 19m

6.5 / 10 593

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6.5/10

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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.

Director Nicolas Roeg

Writers

Paul Mayersberg Walter Tevis

Stars

David Bowie Rip Torn Candy Clark

Peters' Wife (uncredited)

Science Fiction Drama Fantasy

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Geronimo1967 2 Jan 2023

6/10

Very much a vehicle for David Bowie, this is otherwise a rather derivative and unimaginative story of an alien ("Newton") who arrives on Earth, naked and penniless. He is tasked with trying to find a way to save his own doomed planet, but quickly discovers that he has skills! He can make money, and money buys nice things; it buys nice sex; it gives him power... All of these pleasures distract him ...