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The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) [R|NR]

Featuring:
David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark

Written by:
Paul Mayersberg
Walter Tevis

Directed by:
Nicolas Roeg


Release Date:
March 18, 1976

Original Title:
The Man Who Fell to Earth

Alternate Titles:
Dünyaya düşen adam
El hombre que cayó a la tierra
L'homme qui venait d'ailleurs
L'uomo che cadde sulla Terra
Mannen som falt til jorden
Mannen utan ansikte
Mannen uten ansikt
O Homem Que Veio do Espaço

Genres:
Drama | Science Fiction

Production Companies:
British Lion Films
Cinema 5
Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V.

Production Countries:
United Kingdom

Ratings / Certifications:
CZ: 15+  DE: 16  GB: 18  GR: K15  IE: 18  IT: VM14  NL: 16  SE: 15  US: R|NR 

Runtime: 138

Power, space, time and a visitor.

Overview from TheMovieDB

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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Overview from Open Movies

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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Rankings and Honors

The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes 79%
Metacritic 81/100
Awards Won: 1 win & 4 nominations

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Production

Assistant Director:
Kip Gowans

Associate Producer:
John Peverall

Boom Operator:
Terry Sharratt

Camera Operator:
Gordon Hayman

Continuity:
Susanna Merry

Costume Design:
May Routh

Director:
Nicolas Roeg

Director of Photography:
Anthony B. Richmond

Editor:
Graeme Clifford

Executive Producer:
Si Litvinoff

Gaffer:
Martin Evans

Hairstylist:
Martin Samuel

Makeup Artist:
Linda DeVetta

Makeup Effects:
Ellis Burman Jr.

Novel:
Walter Tevis

Original Music Composer:
John Phillips
Stomu Yamashta

Producer:
Michael Deeley
Barry Spikings

Production Accountant:
Ronald Cook

Production Coordinator:
Marilyn Clarke

Production Design:
Brian Eatwell

Production Manager:
Roy Stevens

Property Master:
Tom Raeburn

Screenplay:
Paul Mayersberg

Second Assistant Director:
Michael Stevenson

Set Decoration:
Simon Wakefield

Sound Editor:
Michael Ellis

Sound Recordist:
Robin Gregory

Still Photographer:
Chuck White

Stunt Coordinator:
Richard Graydon

Stunt Double:
Matthew Norris

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