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The Man Who Fell to Earth

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Science Fiction, Drama

2h 19m

March 18, 1976 (49 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
David Bowie

David Bowie

Thomas Jerome Newton

Birthday: January 8, 1947

29 January 10, 2016 (69)
Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Nathan Bryce

Birthday: February 6, 1931

45 July 9, 2019 (88)
Candy Clark

Candy Clark

Mary-Lou

Birthday: June 20, 1947

2878
Tony Mascia

Tony Mascia

Arthur

Birthday: August 22, 1933

42 June 26, 1991 (57)
Buck Henry

Buck Henry

Oliver Farnsworth

Birthday: December 9, 1930

45 January 8, 2020 (89)
Bernie Casey

Bernie Casey

Peters

Birthday: June 8, 1939

36 September 20, 2017 (78)
Adrienne La Russa

Adrienne La Russa

Helen

Birthday: May 15, 1948

2777
Claudia Jennings

Claudia Jennings

Peters' Wife

Birthday: December 20, 1949

26 October 3, 1979 (29)
Rick Riccardo

Rick Riccardo

Trevor

Birthday: -

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Jim Lovell

Jim Lovell

James Lovell

Birthday: March 25, 1928

47 August 7, 2025 (97)