The Man Who Fell to Earth
1976 · directed by Nicolas Roeg
- Rating
- 71/100
- Hit
- no
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.
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), directed by Nicolas Roeg, rates 71/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- David Bowie
- Rip Torn
- Candy Clark
- Tony Mascia
- Buck Henry
- Bernie Casey
- Adrienne La Russa
- Claudia Jennings
- Rick Riccardo
- Jim Lovell
Crew
- Anthony B. Richmond — Director of Photography
- Graeme Clifford — Editor
- John Phillips — Original Music Composer
- Stomu Yamashta — Original Music Composer
- Paul Mayersberg — Screenplay
More from Nicolas Roeg
- Don't Look Now (1973) — 80/100 · hit
- Walkabout (1971) — 79/100
- The Witches (1990) — 76/100
- Castaway (1986) — 73/100
- Performance. (1970) — 71/100
- Insignificance (1985) — 68/100
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