The Man Who Fell to Earth
1976·Movie·
·2h 19min
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About
Power, space, time and a visitor.
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.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionIsolationTechnology Vs. HumanityMoral AmbiguityIdentity CrisisAlienation
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersBetrayalCultural ExplorationIdentity TheftExistential CrisisRedemptionStruggle For AcceptanceCorporate GreedAlien On Earth
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- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Anthony B. Richmond, Nicolas Roeg, Michael Stevenson
Produced by:
Si Litvinoff, Barry Spikings, Michael Deeley
Composed by:
John Phillips, Stomu Yamashta
Cast
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