The Man Who Fell to Earth
Power, space, time and a visitor.
19762h 19mNo ratings yet
- Science Fiction
- Drama
- Fantasy
Overview
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.
Keywords
- dystopia
- based on novel or book
- depressing
- alien life-form
- extraterrestrial technology
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- March 18, 1976
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- english
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Production
- British Lion Films,Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V.,Cinema 5,Houtsnede Maatschappij,British Lion Films, Houtsnede Maatschappij
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- IMDb
- tt0074851