The Man who Fell to Earth

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Call Number: Blu-ray Science-Fiction Man
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Based on the novel by Walter Tevis.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1976.
Special features: audio commentary by Roeg and actors David Bowie and Buck Henry ; video interview with screenwriter Paul Mayersberg; Performance, video interviews with actors Candy Clark and Rip Torn; audio interview with May Routh and Brian Eatwell; multiple still galleries including Routh's costume sketches, behind-the-scenes photos, production and publicity stills; gallery of posters from Roeg's films.
David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Buck Henry.
An alien, on mission a mission to obtain water, becomes head of a large corporation. Ultimately, he is overwhelmed by American capitalism and a relationship with a women. Includes director Roeg's full uncut version.
DVD (Blu-ray); Widescreen (2.35:1); Stereo.; Region A.
Contents: Man who fell to Earth.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

Awesome submitted by mysterio on August 2, 2011, 2:48pm Awesome

Thus spake the resident genius with the one-word vocabulary ("Awesome") for any piece of crap she sees. Actually, this was OK. submitted by Tassos on May 23, 2021, 9:07am 99% of sci-fi movies are CRAP, or, same thing, "awesome", if reviewed by the resident genius.

But this one was not crappy at all, just developed a 'belly' at the end, I was able to enjoy most of it. Rare 1%. And remarkable, despite the fact it was made almost 50 years ago! (or maybe because of it?)

David Bowie, an amateur actor, was far better in his role than any professional who acts in crappy Sci Fi movies would be. Great Casting!

Unique submitted by brooksza on June 23, 2023, 4:58pm Dreamlike and felt a style unlike much else I've seen. I wasn't expecting the epic timeframe. Themes about bodies, TV, and prison. It feels like this movie could have used some of Bowie's space-themed songs, but maybe that would have been too cute.

If I had Newton's multi-TV powers, I'd be able to blow through my Letterboxd watchlist in no time.