Power, space, time and a visitor.
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.
Science FictionDramaFantasybased on novel or bookextraterrestrial technologydystopiaalien life-formaliendepressing
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Cast
- David BowieThomas Jerome Newton
- Rip TornNathan Bryce
- Candy ClarkMary-Lou
- Tony MasciaArthur
- Buck HenryOliver Farnsworth
- Bernie CaseyPeters
- Adrienne La RussaHelen
- Claudia JenningsPeters' Wife (uncredited)
- Rick RiccardoTrevor
- Jim LovellJames Lovell
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- Nicolas RoegDirector
- Paul MayersbergScreenplay
- Walter TevisNovel
- Anthony B. RichmondDirector of Photography
- Stomu YamashtaOriginal Music Composer
- John PhillipsOriginal Music Composer
- Graeme CliffordEditor
- Michael DeeleyProducer
- Barry SpikingsProducer
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