Overview: 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.

Vote Average: 6.41

Genres: Science Fiction, Drama

Production Companies: British Lion Films , Houtsnede Maatschappij N.V. , Cinema 5

Cast: David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia, Buck Henry, View more Bernie Casey, Adrienne La Russa, Claudia Jennings, Rick Riccardo, Jim Lovell, Hilary Holland, Linda Hutton, Jackson D. Kane, Lilybelle Crawford, Richard Breeding, Albert Nelson, Peter Prouse

Crew: Michael Deeley , Simon Wakefield , Nicolas Roeg , Anthony B. Richmond , Graeme Clifford View more , Walter Tevis , Paul Mayersberg , Barry Spikings , Si Litvinoff , John Peverall , John Phillips , Stomu Yamashta , Brian Eatwell , May Routh , Robin Gregory , Terry Sharratt , Michael Ellis , Linda DeVetta , Kip Gowans , Roy Stevens , Ellis Burman Jr. , Gordon Hayman , Martin Samuel , Richard Graydon , Marilyn Clarke , Tom Raeburn , Susanna Merry , Martin Evans , Chuck White , Ronald Cook Matthew Norris