The feature film starring David Bowie with Rip Torn, Candy Clark
A stranger from another planet mysteriously arrives on earth - calling himself Thomas Newton. By using his incredible intelligence and clairvoyant powers, Newton amasses a vast fortune and upsets various big business combines. Soon he is in danger of his life, through his inability to cope with the earth's atmosphere, and from the ' syndicate '. Nicolas Roeg 's controversial film gave rock star David Bowie his first major screen role.
Screenplay by paul, MAYERSBERG, based on the novel by WALTER TEVIS
Producers MICHAEL DEELEY. BARRY SPIKINGS Directed by NICOLAS ROEG (First showing on British television) Films: page 105