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.

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Cast

David Bowie

Thomas Jerome Newton

Rip Torn

Nathan Bryce

Candy Clark

Mary-Lou

Tony Mascia

Arthur

Buck Henry

Oliver Farnsworth

Bernie Casey

Peters

Adrienne La Russa

Helen

Claudia Jennings

Peters' Wife (uncredited)

Rick Riccardo

Trevor

Jim Lovell

James Lovell

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Hilary Holland

Jill

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Linda Hutton

Elaine

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Jackson D. Kane

Professor Canutti

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Lilybelle Crawford

Jewelery Store Owner

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Richard Breeding

Receptionist

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Albert Nelson

Waiter

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Peter Prouse

Peters' Associate

Crew

Art

• Brian Eatwell Production Design
• Simon Wakefield Set Decoration
• Tom Raeburn Property Master

Camera

• Anthony B. Richmond Director of Photography
• Gordon Hayman Camera Operator
• Chuck White Still Photographer
• David James Still Photographer

Costume & Make-Up

• May Routh Costume Design
• Linda DeVetta Makeup Artist
• Martin Samuel Hairstylist

Crew

• Matthew Norris Stunt Double
• Ellis Burman Jr. Makeup Effects
• Richard Graydon Stunt Coordinator

Directing

• Nicolas Roeg Director
• Michael Stevenson Second Assistant Director
• Kip Gowans Assistant Director
• Susanna Merry Continuity

Editing

• Graeme Clifford Editor

Lighting

• Martin Evans Gaffer

Production

• Michael Deeley Producer
• Barry Spikings Producer
• Si Litvinoff Executive Producer
• Roy Stevens Production Manager
• John Peverall Associate Producer
• Marilyn Clarke Production Coordinator
• Ronald Cook Production Accountant

Sound

• Stomu Yamashta Original Music Composer
• John Phillips Original Music Composer
• Michael Ellis Sound Editor
• Robin Gregory Sound Recordist
• Terry Sharratt Boom Operator

Writing

• Walter Tevis Novel
• Paul Mayersberg Screenplay

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