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  2. Based on Walter Tevis 's 1963 novel of the same name, the film follows an extraterrestrial named Thomas Jerome Newton (David Bowie) who crash-lands on Earth seeking a way to ship water to his planet, which is suffering from a severe drought, but finds himself at the mercy of human vices and corruption. [6]

  3. The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

  4. The Man Who Fell to Earth is an American science fiction drama television limited series created by Jenny Lumet and Alex Kurtzman based on the 1963 novel of the same name by Walter Tevis. [1] It is a sequel to the 1976 film starring David Bowie.

  5. The Man Who Fell to Earth: Directed by Nicolas Roeg. With David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Buck Henry. An alien must pose as a human to save his dying planet, but a woman and greed of other men create complications.

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    • Drama, Sci-Fi
    • Nicolas Roeg
    • 1976-04-08
  6. 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.

  7. An alien travels to Earth and earns great wealth by securing patents for advanced technology. His goal is to make enough money to be able to supply his drought-stricken planet with water.

  8. Cast. David Bowie as Thomas Jerome Newton, a humanoid alien. Rip Torn as Dr. Nathan Bryce, a former college professor. Candy Clark as Mary-Lou, Thomas's former love interest. Buck henry as Oliver V. Farnsworth, a patent attorney.

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