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The Man Who Fell to Earth
1976Age guide: 16+
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See it on the shelfThomas 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…
★ 6.5/10 · 637 TMDB audience ratings
Starring
David BowieThomas Jerome Newton
Rip TornNathan Bryce
Candy ClarkMary-Lou
Tony MasciaArthur
Buck HenryOliver Farnsworth
Bernie CaseyPeters
Adrienne La RussaHelen
Claudia JenningsPeters' Wife (uncredited)
Audience reviews from TMDB · may contain spoilers
CinemaSerf: Very much a vehicle for David Bowie, this is otherwise a rather derivative and unimaginative story of an alien ("Newton") who arrives on… Read full review