CACrown ArchivesThe cinema collection
Menu
The Man Who Fell to Earth — posterPoster: Promotional poster · Artwork rights belong to their respective owners
Crown Archives / Film record

The Man Who Fell to Earth

1976Royaume-Uni139 min
The film

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.

DirectorNicolas Roeg
Genresscience-fiction · drame · fantastique
CountryRoyaume-Uni
Runtime139 min
Record & provenance

This entry is drawn from the film catalogue and retains its source references. Missing fields are shown as missing.

Record source: The Film world cinema index

View source record ↗Poster credit ↗
Continue exploring

There is always another film.

Explore the collection ↗