Rent The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
3.3 of 5 from 186 ratings
2h 13min
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- Synopsis:
- Crash-landing on Earth from his dying planet, an alien humanoid travelling by the name of Thomas Jerome Newton (David Bowie) uses his superior intelligence to build a vast business empire. As he takes on - and beats - every US corporation, people can only guess at his true purpose: to save his dying world from agonising death by drought. Newton's ageless fall from grace, as he becomes prey to lust, alcohol, business rivals and finally, the US Government, makes 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' not only a bitingly caustic indictment of the modern world, but also a poignant commentary on the loneliness of the outsider.
- Actors:
- David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Buck Henry, Bernie Casey, Jackson D. Kane, Rick Riccardo, Tony Mascia, Linda Hutton, Hilary Holland, Adrienne Larussa, Lilybelle Crawford, Richard Breeding, Albert Nelson, Peter Prouse, Jim Lovell, Dort Clark, Claudia Jennings, Debbie Letteau, Charles Noel
- Directors:
- Nicolas Roeg
- Producers:
- Michael Deeley, Barry Spikings
- Writers:
- Paul Mayersberg, Walter Tevis
- Studio:
- Warner
- Genres:
- Classics, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 04/04/2011
- Run Time:
- 139 minutes
- Languages:
- English LPCM Stereo
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.35:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- Bonus:
- Filmed interviews with acress Candy Clark, screenwriter Paul Mayersberg and cinematographer Anthony Richmond
- Extract of audio interview with Walter Tevis
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 20/03/2023
- Run Time:
- 139 minutes
- Languages:
- English LPCM Stereo
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- DVD Regions:
- Region 2
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.35:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
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Reviews (4) of The Man Who Fell to Earth
Unusual sci fi. - The Man Who Fell to Earth review by Steve
Bowie looks fantastic as the alien corrupted by an invasive humanness. Though in acting terms he is outclassed by the supporting cast. Beautiful photography, and Bowie is brilliantly cast, his awkward, remote strangeness are huge positives. And Roeg was a great director in this decade. A little long, and most of the best scenes are in the first half.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
Bowie is low key in this adaptation - The Man Who Fell to Earth review by DR
This film failed to capture the subtlety, power, and suspense of the novel.
Bowie's other-worldliness was directed as understated behaviour. The female lead was modified to cast a much younger woman, presumably to sex-up the story. Bowie can be very powerful, e.g. in Labrynth, when properly directed.
Bowie's dramatic arrival on earth was well handled, considering that the film dated from 1976. Shots of the family left behind were primitive however. Continuity was poor and the narrative too obvious.
0 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
Bowie is low key in this adaptation - The Man Who Fell to Earth review by DR
This film failed to capture the subtlety, power, and suspense of the novel.
Bowie's other-worldliness was directed as understated behaviour. The female lead was modified to cast a much younger woman, presumably to sex-up the story. Bowie can be very powerful, e.g. in Labrynth, when properly directed.
Bowie's dramatic arrival on earth was well handled, considering that the film dated from 1976. Shots of the family left behind were primitive however. Continuity was poor and the narrative too obvious.
0 out of 1 members found this review helpful.