The Man Who Fell To Earth

    Genre
    Drama, Sci-Fi
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  • Runtime
    139 mins
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  • Rated
    R
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  • Release Date
    1976
  • |
  • Countries
    UK
  • |
  • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Nicolas Roeg
WRITTEN BY:
Paul Mayersberg, Walter Tevis
CAST INCLUDES:
Rip Torn, David Bowie, Candy Clark, Buck Henry, Bernie Casey

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

David Bowie’s (LABYRINTH, THE PRESTIGE) film debut is as electrically charged and futuristic as his iconic music. THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH is a thrilling alien adventure that examines human habits from the perspective of an outsider, a brilliant commentary on human greed and modern capitalism. Directed by Nicolas Roeg (DON’T LOOK NOW, THE WITCHES), this "freaky, compelling concept album of a film" (Guardian) is an experience like no other.

SYNOPSIS

Travelling from his home planet that is gripped by a catastrophic drought, a humanoid alien named Thomas Jerome Newton comes to Earth on a mission to take water home. Using the advanced technology at his disposal to patent several inventions on Earth, Newton acquires incredible wealth as the head of a technology-based conglomerate that he intends to use to finance the construction of a space vehicle to ship water back to his planet. But Newton soon finds his true identity at risk due to the actions of an unscrupulous business colleague.

The Man Who Fell To Earth

    Genre
    Drama, Sci-Fi
  • |
  • Runtime
    139 mins
  • |
  • Rated
    R
  • |
  • Release Date
    1976
  • |
  • Countries
    UK
  • |
  • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Nicolas Roeg
WRITTEN BY
Paul Mayersberg, Walter Tevis
CAST INCLUDES
Rip Torn, David Bowie, Candy Clark, Buck Henry, Bernie Casey
David Bowie’s (LABYRINTH, THE PRESTIGE) film debut is as electrically charged and futuristic as his iconic music. THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH is a thrilling alien adventure that examines human habits from the perspective of an outsider, a brilliant commentary on human greed and modern capitalism. Directed by Nicolas Roeg (DON’T LOOK NOW, THE WITCHES), this "freaky, compelling concept album of a film" (Guardian) is an experience like no other.

Travelling from his home planet that is gripped by a catastrophic drought, a humanoid alien named Thomas Jerome Newton comes to Earth on a mission to take water home. Using the advanced technology at his disposal to patent several inventions on Earth, Newton acquires incredible wealth as the head of a technology-based conglomerate that he intends to use to finance the construction of a space vehicle to ship water back to his planet. But Newton soon finds his true identity at risk due to the actions of an unscrupulous business colleague.