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The Man Who Fell to Earth

Cast

David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia View All

Crew

Nicolas Roeg (Director), Paul Mayersberg (Screenplay) View All

Release: Mar. 18th, 1976

Runtime: 2 hours, 18 minutes

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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And as the credits begin to roll, and we are left with one final image of Newton, head drooped and undoubtedly hopeless, while those of us in the audience may feel a heavy weight has been lifted from us, we can now after all continue on with our own lives, it's clear he will be sitting in this p....

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