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Release Date:
26 May 1976 (Netherlands) moreTagline:
You have to believe it to see itPlot:
Thomas Jerome Newton is a humanoid alien who comes to Earth to get water for his dying planet. He starts... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 win & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Ground Control to Duncan Jones, Director of Moon (From Vanity Fair. 8 June 2009, 9:45 AM, PDT)
Blu-ray Review: The Man Who Fell to Earth (Criterion Collection)
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Bizarre from the bizarre. more (80 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| David Bowie | ... | Thomas Jerome Newton | |
| Rip Torn | ... | Nathan Bryce | |
| Candy Clark | ... | Mary-Lou | |
| Buck Henry | ... | Oliver Farnsworth | |
| Bernie Casey | ... | Peters | |
| Jackson D. Kane | ... | Professor Canutti | |
| Rick Riccardo | ... | Trevor | |
| Tony Mascia | ... | Arthur | |
| Linda Hutton | ... | Elaine | |
| Hilary Holland | ... | Jill | |
| Adrienne Larussa | ... | Helen | |
| Lilybelle Crawford | ... | Jewelery Store Owner | |
| Richard Breeding | ... | Receptionist | |
| Albert Nelson | ... | Waiter | |
| Peter Prouse | ... | Peters' Associate |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
139 min | Sweden:119 min (cut version)Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
4-Track StereoCertification:
Norway:18 (1976) | New Zealand:R18 | Iceland:12 | Netherlands:12 | UK:18 | Argentina:16 | Australia:R | France:-12 | Sweden:15 | UK:X (original rating) | USA:R | West Germany:16 | Finland:K-16Fun Stuff
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Nicolas Roeg originally wanted to cast the 6'10" author Michael Crichton in the lead role of the alien. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: Towards the end of the movie, Newton walks through a long, saloon-like room while the camera pans back. A lamp at the upper right part of the screen moves, probably touched by the camera crew. moreQuotes:
Waiter: I think perhaps Mr. Newton has had enough, don't you?Nathan Bryce: I think... perhaps... you're right.
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Parker's Band moreFAQ
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Remarkable movie by Nic Roeg starring David Bowie. Nic really knew how to get the best out of rock stars, also doing the fabulous 'Performance' (with Cammel), with Jagger and these two movies being his best work. Such a perfect role for Bowie and done in his youthful heyday. I don't think anyone else could've done the role justice. No it's not a musical.My favourite lines in the movie are the CIA guy saying "This is modern America and we intend to keep it that way" (when threatened by the future-shock tech Mr.Newton has brought; also, "Yes, I think you've had enough, Mr. Newton." Great effects, especially the sex scene, parts of which were banned in the US when first released.