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The Man Who Fell to Earth

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

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 vast fortune by coming up with a series of revolutionary inventions, money he hopes will enable him to return to his family on his home planet. Widescreen. Ends 2.20.
Director Nicolas Roeg (1976,18) (S) (W) Films: pp 50-55 ****
Teach Yourself David Bowie : page 46

Contributors

Unknown:
David Bowie.
Unknown:
Thomas Jerome Newton
Director:
Nicolas Roeg
Unknown:
David Bowie
Thomas Jerome Newton:
David Bowie
Nathan Bryce:
Rip Tom
Mary-Lou:
Candy Clark
Oliver Famsworth:
Buck Henry
Peters:
Bernie Casey
Prof Canutti:
Jackson D Kane
Trevor:
Rick Riccardo
Arthur:
Tony Mascia
Elaine:
Unda Hutton
Captain James Lovell:
James Lovell
Source: Radio Times

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