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    The Man Who Fell to Earth 1976 POSTER

    The Man Who Fell to Earth

    1976

    English

    6.6

    ♡ 39

    79%

    69%

    Action

    alien life-form

    based on novel or book

    cult film

    Drama

    dystopia

    extraterrestrial technology

    Sci-Fi

    Nicolas Roeg Nicolas Roeg Director Candy Clark Candy Clark as Mary-Lou Rip Torn Rip Torn as Nathan Bryce Buck Henry Buck Henry as Oliver Farnsworth Claudia Jennings Claudia Jennings as Peters' Wife
    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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