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The Man Who Fell to Earth

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on BBC Two England

Nicolas Roeg's cult science-fiction drama starring David Bowie.

A humanoid alien from another planet mysteriously arrives in New Mexico. Calling himself Thomas Jerome Newton, he rapidly amasses a fortune by coming up with a series of revolutionary inventions. But Newton's success arouses the unwanted curiosity of a chemistry professor.

(Widescreen) (1976,18) (S) (W)
Review page 55.
Film Trivia: page 59

Contributors

Director:
Nicolas Roeg
Thomas Jerome Newton:
David Bowie
Source: Radio Times

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