The Man Who Fell to Earth

Directed by Nicolas Roeg
R
1976    2h 19mDrama, Science Fiction
6.679%69%
Thomas Jerome Newton is a humanoid alien who comes to Earth to get water for his dying planet. He starts a high technology company to get the billions of dollars he needs to build a return spacecraft, and meets Mary-Lou, a girl who falls in love with him. He does not count on the greed and ruthlessness of business here on Earth, however.

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Cast of The Man Who Fell to Earth

  • David BowieThomas Jerome Newton
  • Rip TornNathan Bryce
  • Candy ClarkMary-Lou
  • Tony MasciaArthur
  • Buck HenryOliver Farnsworth
  • Bernie CaseyPeters
  • Adrienne La RussaHelen
  • Claudia JenningsPeters' Wife
  • Rick RiccardoTrevor
  • Jim LovellJames Lovell
  • Hilary HollandJill
  • Linda HuttonElaine
  • Jackson D. KaneProfessor Canutti
  • Lilybelle CrawfordJewelery Store Owner
  • Richard BreedingReceptionist
  • Albert NelsonWaiter
  • Peter ProusePeters' Associate
  • Nicolas RoegDirector
  • Paul MayersbergWriter
  • Walter TevisWriter
  • Michael DeeleyProducer
  • Barry SpikingsProducer

The Man Who Fell to Earth Ratings & Reviews

  • EmpowermentJuly 3, 2025
    Was Howard Hughes an Alien from another world? DAVID BOWIE is perfectly cast "The Man Who Fell To Earth" was so far ahead of its time that it's only now being appreciated for what it is - A Sci-fi Classic that only gets better with time.

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