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The Man Who Fell to Earth

Nicolas Roeg

1976 • 2h 19m

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 profita...

The Man Who Fell to Earth

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Cast

David Bowie

David BowieThomas Jerome Newton

Rip Torn

Rip TornNathan Bryce

Candy Clark

Candy ClarkMary-Lou

Tony Mascia

Tony MasciaArthur

Buck Henry

Buck HenryOliver Farnsworth

Bernie Casey

Bernie CaseyPeters

Adrienne La Russa

Adrienne La RussaHelen

Claudia Jennings

Claudia JenningsPeters' Wife (uncredited)

Rick Riccardo

Rick RiccardoTrevor

Jim Lovell

Jim LovellJames Lovell

Hilary HollandJill

Linda HuttonElaine

Jackson D. KaneProfessor Canutti

Lilybelle CrawfordJewelery Store Owner

Richard BreedingReceptionist

Crew

Anthony B. Richmond

Anthony B. RichmondDirector of Photography

Graeme Clifford

Graeme CliffordEditor

Nicolas Roeg

Nicolas RoegDirector

Walter Tevis

Walter TevisNovel

John Phillips

John PhillipsOriginal Music Composer

Barry Spikings

Barry SpikingsProducer

May Routh

May RouthCostume Design

Stomu Yamashta

Stomu YamashtaOriginal Music Composer

Richard Graydon

Richard GraydonStunt Coordinator

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