# The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

> An ethereal alien entrepreneur seeks salvation for his dying home world but is gradually consumed by Earth’s wealth, appetites, and loneliness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/822

## Facts

- Runtime: 139 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy
- Director: Nicolas Roeg
- Cast: David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia, Buck Henry, Bernie Casey, Adrienne La Russa, Claudia Jennings
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074851/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, meditative, surreal, late night viewing, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

An alien arrives on Earth, driven by desperation and hope, but finds a world driven by greed.

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