The Man Who Fell to Earth
An alien arrives on Earth to save his dying planet by securing water, but becomes ensnared in human greed and desire as he races to complete his mission before being captured by the government.
“Power, space, time and a visitor.”
Synopsis
Thomas Jerome Newton is an alien who arrives on Earth in search of water to save his dying home planet. With the help of lawyer Oliver Farnsworth, he uses his advanced technological knowledge to develop and market profitable inventions. While working on a method for transporting water, Newton meets Mary-Lou, a quiet hotel clerk, and begins to develop feelings for her. Just as he prepares to leave Earth, Newton is intercepted by the U.S. government, putting his entire mission at risk.
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Principal cast & crew: 21
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Edited by Graeme CliffordShot by Anthony B RichmondScored by John PhillipsDesigned by Brian Eatwell
Box Office
1976 · Box office
Produced on a $1.5M budget
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$1.5M
Also known as
- Der Mann, der vom Himmel fielde
- El hombre que vino de las estrellases
- L'Homme qui venait d'ailleursfr
- L'uomo che cadde sulla Terrait
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