UK,
1976, 140 min
Directed by:
Nicolas RoegScreenplay:
Paul MayersbergCinematography:
Anthony B. RichmondCast:
David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Buck Henry, Bernie Casey, Adrienne Larussa, Claudia Jennings, Terry Southern, Dort Clark, Jackson D. KaneVOD (2)
Plots(1)
The Man Who Fell to Earth is a daring exploration of science fiction as an art form. The story of an alien on an elaborate rescue mission provides the launching pad for Nicolas Roeg’s visual tour de force, a formally adventurous examination of alienation in contemporary life. Rock legend David Bowie, in his acting debut, completely embodies the title role, while Candy Clark, Buck Henry, and Rip Torn turn in pitch-perfect supporting performances. The film’s hallucinatory vision was obscured in the American theatrical release, which deleted nearly twenty minutes of crucial scenes and details. (Criterion)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
The Saturn Awards
- 1977 - David Bowie (Best Actor)
- 1977 - Best Science Fiction Film
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 1976 - Nicolas Roeg (Golden Bear for Best Film)