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18/03/1976 Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy 2h 19m
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Power, space, time and a visitor.

Overview

Thomas Jerome Newton is an alien who has come to Earth in search of water to save his home planet. Aided by lawyer Oliver Farnsworth, Thomas uses his knowledge of advanced technology to create profitable inventions. While developing a method to transport water, Thomas meets Mary-Lou, a quiet hotel clerk, and begins to fall in love with her. Just as he is ready to leave Earth, Thomas is intercepted by the U.S. government, and his entire plan is threatened.

  1. Nicolas Roeg

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. David Bowie

    Thomas Jerome Newton

  2. Rip Torn

    Nathan Bryce

  3. Candy Clark

    Mary-Lou

  4. Tony Mascia

    Arthur

  5. Buck Henry

    Oliver Farnsworth

  6. Bernie Casey

    Peters

  7. Adrienne La Russa

    Helen

  8. Claudia Jennings

    Peters' Wife (uncredited)

  9. Rick Riccardo

    Trevor

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2023-01-02
Very much a vehicle for David Bowie, this is otherwise a rather derivative and unimaginative story of an alien ("Newton") who arrives on Earth, naked and penniless. He is tasked with trying to find a way to save his own doomed planet, but quickly discovers that he has skills! He can make money, and money buys nice things; it buys nice sex; it gives him power... All of these pleasures distract him from the purpose of his visit. Can he refocus? Well his infatuation with "Mary-Lou" (Candy Clark) isn't helping, nor are those around him - "Bryce" (Rip Torn) amongst them - with their own rather para...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$1,500,000.00

Revenue
$0.00

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