The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

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

March 18, 1976 2h 18m United Kingdom Science Fiction English More

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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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title：The Man Who Fell to Earth
status：Released
Release date： 1976
Runtime：2h 18m
Genres： Science Fiction · Drama ·
Countries of origin： United Kingdom ·
Original Language： English ·
Director： Nicolas Roeg /
Writers： Walter Tevis · Paul Mayersberg ·
Production companies： British Lion Films · Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V. · Cinema 5 ·
Budget：$1,500,000.00
Overview：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.