The Man Who Fell to Earth

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

David Bowie

Thomas Jerome Newton

Age : 69 | Popularity : 18%

Rip Torn

Nathan Bryce

Age : 88 | Popularity : 27%

Candy Clark

Mary-Lou

Age : 76 | Popularity : 8%

Tony Mascia

Arthur

Age : 57 | Popularity : 3%

Buck Henry

Oliver Farnsworth

Age : 89 | Popularity : 14%

Bernie Casey

Peters

Age : 78 | Popularity : 6%

Adrienne La Russa

Helen

Age : 75 | Popularity : 19%

Claudia Jennings

Peters' Wife

Age : 29 | Popularity : 6%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Michael Deeley Barry Spikings
	Executive Producer	Si Litvinoff
	Associate Producer	John Peverall
	Production Manager	Roy Stevens
	Production Coordinator	Marilyn Clarke
	Production Accountant	Ronald Cook
Art	Set Decoration	Simon Wakefield
	Production Design	Brian Eatwell
	Property Master	Tom Raeburn
Directing	Director	Nicolas Roeg
	Assistant Director	Kip Gowans
	Continuity	Susanna Merry
Camera	Director of Photography	Anthony B. Richmond
	Camera Operator	Gordon Hayman
	Still Photographer	Chuck White
Editing	Editor	Graeme Clifford
Writing	Novel	Walter Tevis
	Screenplay	Paul Mayersberg
Sound	Original Music Composer	John Phillips Stomu Yamashta
	Sound Recordist	Robin Gregory
	Boom Operator	Terry Sharratt
	Sound Editor	Michael Ellis
Costume & Make-Up	Costume Design	May Routh
	Makeup Artist	Linda DeVetta
	Hairstylist	Martin Samuel
Crew	Makeup Effects	Ellis Burman Jr.
	Stunt Coordinator	Richard Graydon
	Stunt Double	Matthew Norris
Lighting	Gaffer	Martin Evans
Department	Role	Name

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