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based on novel or book extraterrestrial technology dystopia alien life-form cult film
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Release Date: March 18, 1976
Year | : | 1976 |
Slogan | : | «Power, space, time and a visitor.» |
Genres | : | Drama, Science Fiction |
Production Companies | : | British Lion Films |
Director | : | Nicolas Roeg |
Producers | : | Michael Deeley, Barry Spikings, Si Litvinoff, John Peverall, Roy Stevens, Marilyn Clarke, Ronald Cook |
Writers | : | Walter Tevis, Paul Mayersberg |
RunTime | : | 138 mins. |
Budget | : | 1500000 |
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.
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