Candy Clark, Jim Lovell, Rip Torn, David Bowie, Buck Henry, Bernie Casey, Tony Mascia, Adrienne La Russa, Claudia Jennings, Rick Riccardo
Director
Nicolas Roeg
Year
1976
Category
Drama, Science Fiction
Language
German, English
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.