The Man Who Fell to Earth

E.T. without the Reese's Pieces. An alien arrives on Earth to secure a water supply for his drought-stricken home. His plans are complicated by love and the interference of government forces. David Bowie's otherworldly aura suits the role.

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Nicolas Roeg directed The Man Who Fell to Earth in 1976. See Nicolas Roeg's full filmography, where to start with Nicolas Roeg, or where to go after you've seen everything by Nicolas Roeg.

The Man Who Fell to Earth was released in 1976 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 139 minutes.