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.
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David Bowie | Thomas Jerome Newton |
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Rip Torn | Nathan Bryce |
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Candy Clark | Mary-Lou |
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Buck Henry | Oliver Farnsworth |
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Bernie Casey | Peters |
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Jackson D. Kane | Professor Canutti |
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Rick Riccardo | Trevor |
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Tony Mascia | Arthur |
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Linda Hutton | Elaine |
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Hilary Holland | Jill |
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Adrienne Larussa | Helen |
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Lilybelle Crawford | Jewellery Store Owner |
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Richard Breeding | Receptionist |
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Albert Nelson | Waiter |
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Peter Prouse | Peters' Associate |
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Jim Lovell | Capt. James Lovell / Commander of Apollo 13 |
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Preacher & Congregation of Pre Church | Preacher & Congregation of Presbyterian Church Artesia NM |
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Dort Clark | Waiter |
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Claudia Jennings | Peters' Wife |
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Debbie Letteau | Bryce's Daughter |
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Charles Noel | Doctor |
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Terry Southern | Reporter at Space Launch |
Director | Nicolas Roeg |
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Writer | Paul Mayersberg, Walter Tevis | |
Producer | Michael Deeley, Si Litvinoff, John Peverall, Barry Spikings | |
Musician | John Phillips, Stomu Yamashta | |
Photography | Anthony B. Richmond |