🎬 Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy

The Man Who Fell to Earth

"Power, space, time and a visitor."

⭐ 6.5/10 1976 2h 19m Dir. Nicolas Roeg

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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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6.5/10 602 votes

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Year
1976
Runtime
2h 19m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
602
Genre
Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$1.5M

Cast

🎭 Science Fiction 🎭 Drama 🎭 Fantasy 🎬 Nicolas Roeg 👤 David Bowie 👤 Rip Torn 👤 Candy Clark
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The Man Who Fell to Earth has a runtime of 2h 19m (2 hours and 19 minutes).
The Man Who Fell to Earth was directed by Nicolas Roeg and released in 1976.
The Man Who Fell to Earth is a Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy film (1976).
The cast of The Man Who Fell to Earth includes David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia, Buck Henry.
The Man Who Fell to Earth has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 602 votes.

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