The Man Who Fell to Earth
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The Man Who Fell to Earth is a 1976 British science fantasy drama film directed by Nicolas Roeg and adapted by Paul Mayersberg. Based on Walter Tevis's 1963 novel, the film follows an extraterrestrial
Original British theatrical release poster by Vic Fair
David Bowie, who stars as Newton, claimed to have little recollection of the film's production due to his cocaine use.
John Phillips coordinated the soundtrack after Bowie's compositions fell through.
Rip Torn
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Elmore Rual "Rip" Torn Jr. was an American actor whose career spanned roughly 60 years. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing Marsh Turner in Cross Creek. Torn's
The Man Who Fell to Earth
…is suffering from a severe drought, but finds himself at the mercy of human vices and corruption. It stars David Bowie, Candy Clark, Buck Henry, and Rip Torn. It was produced by Michael Deeley and Barry Spikings. The same novel was later adapted as a television film in 1987. A 2022 television series with the…
Torn in 1994
Torn in 1993
Torn attending the Chiller Theatre Expo in 2015