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 |
| Production | Si Litvinoff | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Anthony B. Richmond | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Graeme Clifford | Editor |
| Directing | Nicolas Roeg | Director |
| Writing | Walter Tevis | Novel |
| Art | Brian Eatwell | Production Design |
| Writing | Paul Mayersberg | Screenplay |
| Sound | John Phillips | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Barry Spikings | Producer |
| Production | Michael Deeley | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | May Routh | Costume Design |
| Sound | Stomu Yamashta | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Michael Stevenson | Second Assistant Director |
| Sound | Michael Ellis | Sound Editor |
| Crew | Matthew Norris | Stunt Double |
| Sound | Robin Gregory | Sound Recordist |
| Camera | Chuck White | Still Photographer |
| Art | Simon Wakefield | Set Decoration |
| Production | Roy Stevens | Production Manager |
| Directing | Susanna Merry | Continuity |
| Crew | Richard Graydon | Stunt Coordinator |
| Sound | Terry Sharratt | Boom Operator |
| Production | Ronald Cook | Production Accountant |
| Production | John Peverall | Associate Producer |
| Directing | Kip Gowans | Assistant Director |
| Production | Marilyn Clarke | Production Coordinator |
| Crew | Ellis Burman Jr. | Makeup Effects |
| Lighting | Martin Evans | Gaffer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Martin Samuel | Hairstylist |
| Art | Tom Raeburn | Property Master |
| Camera | Gordon Hayman | Camera Operator |
| Costume & Make-Up | Linda DeVetta | Makeup Artist |
| Camera | David James | Still Photographer |
