The Man Who Fell to Earth
Synopsis
An alien lands on Earth, and decides that he needs to a job in order to raise money to build a spaceship so he can return to his home planet.
Top Cast
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Lewis Smith
John Dory
James Laurenson
Felix Hawthorne
Robert Picardo
Agent Richard Morse
Bruce McGill
Vernon Gage
Wil Wheaton
Billy Milton
Annie Potts
Louise
Beverly D'Angelo
Eva Milton
Henry G. Sanders
Bobbi Jo Lathan
Carmen Argenziano
Chris DeRose
Record Clerk
Ritch Shydner
Video Clerk
Rob Leilson
Captain
Steve Natole
Soldier
Michael Fontaine
Guard
Albert Owens
Cop
Annie O'Neill
Secretary
Scott Fouser
Lakar
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bobby Roth
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Kletter, Paul Mayersberg, Walter Tevis
- Original Title
- The Man Who Fell to Earth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- David Gerber Productions, MGM Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bobby Roth
Richard Kletter, Paul Mayersberg, Walter Tevis
Christopher Chulack
Department Leadership Roster
Bobby Roth
Director
Christopher Chulack
Producer
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What is The Man Who Fell to Earth about?
An alien lands on Earth, and decides that he needs to a job in order to raise money to build a spaceship so he can return to his home planet.
Who directed The Man Who Fell to Earth?
The Man Who Fell to Earth was directed by Bobby Roth.
Who stars in The Man Who Fell to Earth?
The principal cast of The Man Who Fell to Earth includes Lewis Smith, James Laurenson, Robert Picardo, Bruce McGill, Wil Wheaton.
When was The Man Who Fell to Earth released and how long is it?
The Man Who Fell to Earth was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is The Man Who Fell to Earth based on a book or true story?
The Man Who Fell to Earth is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walter Tevis".