The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
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
Writer:
Paul Mayersberg
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David Bowie as Thomas Jerome Newton |
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Rip Torn as Nathan Bryce |
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Candy Clark as Mary-Lou |
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Tony Mascia as Arthur |
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Buck Henry as Oliver Farnsworth |
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Bernie Casey as Peters |
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Adrienne La Russa as Helen |
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Claudia Jennings as Peters' Wife (uncredited) |
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Rick Riccardo as Trevor |
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Jim Lovell as James Lovell |
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Hilary Holland as Jill |
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Linda Hutton as Elaine |
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Jackson D. Kane as Professor Canutti |
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Lilybelle Crawford as Jewelery Store Owner |
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Richard Breeding as Receptionist |
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Albert Nelson as Waiter |
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Peter Prouse as Peters' Associate |
| Directing | Nicolas Roeg | Director |
| Writing | Paul Mayersberg | Screenplay |
| Writing | Walter Tevis | Novel |
| Production | Michael Deeley | Producer |
| Production | Barry Spikings | Producer |
| Production | Si Litvinoff | Executive Producer |
| Sound | John Phillips | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Stomu Yamashta | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Anthony B. Richmond | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Graeme Clifford | Editor |
| Art | Brian Eatwell | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | May Routh | Costume Design |
| Directing | Michael Stevenson | Second Assistant Director |
| Sound | Michael Ellis | Sound Editor |
| Crew | Matthew Norris | Stunt Double |
| Sound | Robin Gregory | Sound Recordist |
| Production | John Peverall | Associate Producer |
| Art | Simon Wakefield | Set Decoration |
| Crew | Ellis Burman Jr. | Makeup Effects |
| Costume & Make-Up | Linda DeVetta | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Martin Samuel | Hairstylist |
| Production | Roy Stevens | Production Manager |
| Directing | Kip Gowans | Assistant Director |
| Art | Tom Raeburn | Property Master |
| Sound | Terry Sharratt | Boom Operator |
| Crew | Richard Graydon | Stunt Coordinator |
| Lighting | Martin Evans | Gaffer |
| Camera | Gordon Hayman | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Chuck White | Still Photographer |
| Directing | Susanna Merry | Continuity |
| Production | Marilyn Clarke | Production Coordinator |
| Production | Ronald Cook | Production Accountant |
| Camera | David James | Still Photographer |
