R 1976 Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Name: The Man Who Fell to Earth
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1976-03-18
Duration: 2 h 19 min
Cast: David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia, Buck Henry

“Power, space, time and a visitor.”

2h 19m 139 min

6.5/10

by Nicolas Roeg

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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.

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How long is The Man Who Fell to Earth?

The Man Who Fell to Earth is 2 hours and 19 minutes long (139 minutes). With around 20 minutes of ads and trailers, plan for about 2h 39m at the cinema.