The Man Who Fell to Earth
1976
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Buck Henry, David Bowie, Candy Clark, Rip Torn, Tony Mascia, Bernie Casey, Adrienne La Russa, Claudia Jennings
Original language
English
First release
March 18, 1976 (Canada)
Production companies
British Lion Films
Home video distributors
RCA Columbia Pictures Home Video (United States), Fox Lorber Home Video (United States)
Based on
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Setting
New York, New Mexico
Filming locations
New Mexico
Crew
Screenplay
Paul Mayersberg
Producer
Bany Spikings, Barry Spikings, Michael Deeley
Cinematography
Anthony Richmond
Editing
Graeme Clifford
Music
John Phillips, Stomu Yamashta
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- OffScreen Film Festival 2026 - THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
- BUT Film Festival 2019 generic - Long
- Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival 2016 generic - A Black Star that Fell to the Earth: Tribute to David Bowie
- Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival - HRIFF 2016 generic - David Bowie Tribute
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2016 generic
- Portland Film Festival 2016
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2015 generic
- Trieste Science+Fiction Festival 2013 generic - Classix
- Trieste Science+Fiction Festival 2005 generic - Brit Invaders!
- Mar del Plata International Film Festival 2003 generic
- Hugo Awards 1977 generic - Best Dramatic Presentation
- Berlin International Film Festival 1976 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Man Who Fell to Earth | English |
| Québec French title | L'Homme qui venait d'ailleurs | |
| Alternate title | Der Mann, der vom Himmel Fiel |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | RCA Columbia Pictures Home Video (cat. no. VCF3125) | 1984, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | Fox Lorber Home Video (cat. no. FLV1391) | 1998, United States, slipcase |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | March 18, 1976 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | March 18, 1976 |
| Theatrical | Italy | April 8, 1976 |
| Theatrical | Australia | May 1, 1976 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | May 12, 1976 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | May 26, 1976 |
| Theatrical | United States | May 28, 1976 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | June 7, 1976 |
| Theatrical | Germany | August 19, 1976 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | October 10, 1976 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | November 5, 1976 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | December 6, 1976 |
| Theatrical | Japan | February 11, 1977 |
| Theatrical | France | July 5, 1977 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | February 23, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | November 1, 1979 |
| Theatrical | Japan | January 16, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | January 21, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Japan | July 16, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | March 12, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video VHS | United States | 1984 VCF3125 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1998 FLV1391 |
| Home video | United States | August 25, 1998 |
| Home video | Greece | May 15, 2005 |
| Home video | Netherlands | September 13, 2007 |
| Home video | Netherlands | September 17, 2014 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | October 19, 2026 |
Full credits
| Director | Nicolas Roeg, Roeg |
| Cast | Buck Henry, David Bowie, Candy Clark, Rip Torn, Tony Mascia (Arthur), Bernie Casey (Peters), Adrienne La Russa (Helen), Claudia Jennings (Peters' Wife (uncredited)), Rick Riccardo (Trevor), Jim Lovell (James Lovell), Hilary Holland (Jill), Linda Hutton (Elaine), Jackson D. Kane (Professor Canutti), Lilybelle Crawford (Jewelery Store Owner), Richard Breeding (Receptionist), Albert Nelson (Waiter), Peter Prouse (Peters' Associate) |
| Screenplay | Paul Mayersberg |
| Producer | Bany Spikings, Barry Spikings, Michael Deeley |
| Executive producer | Si Litvinoff |
| Cinematography | Anthony Richmond |
| Editing | Graeme Clifford |
| Music | John Phillips, Stomu Yamashta |
| Production design | Brian Eatwell |
| Sound | Robin Gregory |
| Costumes | May Routh |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
