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The Man Who Fell to Earth

“Power, space, time and a visitor.”

Director
Nicolas Roeg
Year
1976
Runtime
2h 19m
Rated
R
Release
1976
Language
en
Country
GB

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01 · Overview

What it’s about

The story

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.

  • #alien life-form
  • #alien
  • #based on novel or book
  • #extraterrestrial technology
  • #depressing
  • #dystopia

  • Directed by

    Nicolas Roeg

  • Written by

    Paul Mayersberg

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