The Man Who Fell to Earth
1976 · Movie · 140 min. · United Kingdom
An alien being travels to Earth in human form with a plan to bring water to his own dying planet. Once on Earth, the superintelligent space traveler begins making the social and financial climbs necessary for his plot to succeed. But he finds earthly pleasures far more enticing than he ever imagined and gradually slides into a life of shallow debauchery.
Direction Nicolas Roeg
Cast David Bowie · Rip Torn · Candy Clark · Buck Henry · Jackson D. Kane · Bernie Casey
Soundtrack John Phillips
Screenplay Paul Mayersberg · Walter Tevis
Cinematography Anthony B. Richmond
Original title The Man Who Fell to Earth
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