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Duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Fantasy in which an alien visits Earth in search of water for his dying planet, only to be seduced by the empire he creates to fund the building of a spaceship to return home. Show more

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Thomas Jerome Newton:
David Bowie
Nathan Bryce:
Rip Torn
Mary-Lou:
Candy Clark
Oliver Farnsworth:
Buck Henry
Professor Canutti:
Jackson D Kaner
Jewellery Store Owner:
Lilybelle Crawford
Director:
Nicolas Roeg

Duration: 1 hour, 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Drama starring Tom Cruise and Paul Newman. An ageing liquor salesman and former pool hustler is inspired by a talented youngster to pick up his cue after a 25-year break. Show more

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Fast Eddie Felson:
Paul Newman
Vincent Lauria:
Tom Cruise
Janelle:
Helen Shaver
Player in Casino Bar:
Paul Herman
Skinny Player on Road:
Iggy Pop
Director of photography:
Michael Ballhaus

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