The Man Who Fell to Earth

Name: The Man Who Fell to Earth
Director: Nicolas Roeg
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 1976-03-18
Rating: 6.454

Power, space, time and a visitor.

Film19762h 19mReleased

FantasyDramaScience Fiction

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Director: Nicolas Roeg
Language: English
Released: 1976-03-18
Runtime: 2h 19m

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6.5611 votes on TMDB

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6.4

The story

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.