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The Man Who Fell to Earth

The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

★ 6.5· 139 min· Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy

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
David Bowie
Thomas Jerome Newton
Rip Torn
Rip Torn
Nathan Bryce
Candy Clark
Candy Clark
Mary-Lou
Tony Mascia
Tony Mascia
Arthur
Buck Henry
Buck Henry
Oliver Farnsworth
Bernie Casey
Bernie Casey
Peters
Adrienne La Russa
Adrienne La Russa
Helen
Claudia Jennings
Claudia Jennings
Peters' Wife (uncredited)
Rick Riccardo
Rick Riccardo
Trevor
Jim Lovell
Jim Lovell
James Lovell
David Bowie — Thomas Jerome Newton

David Robert Jones, known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter and actor. He was a figure in popular music for over five decades, regarded by critics and musicians as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, his music and stagecraft significantly influencing popular music. During his lifetime, hi

Rip Torn — Nathan Bryce

Elmore Rual "Rip" Torn Jr. (February 6, 1931 – July 9, 2019) was an American actor whose career spanned more than 60 years. He was best known for his roles as Zed in the Men in Black franchise (1997-2002) and Patches O'Houlihan in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004).

Candy Clark — Mary-Lou

Candace June "Candy" Clark (born June 20, 1947) is an American actress and model. She is well known for her roles as Debbie Dunham in the 1973 film American Graffiti, for which she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and Mary Lou in the 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth.

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