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1976 | Color | 139:00

David Bowie stars as Thomas Newton, an alien who comes to Earth in search of water for his dying planet. He starts a technology company and quickly becomes a multimillionaire. He also meets Mary-Lou, a maid, who introduces him to alcohol, television, and sex. Newton soon loses his way and ends up crippled by gin and depression, unable to handle the reality of modern life on planet Earth.


Country: Reino Unido
Direction: Roeg; Nicolas
Script: Mayersberg; Paul, Tevis; Walter
Production: Deeley; Michael, Spikings; Barry
Photography: B. Richmond; Anthony
Sound: Gregory; Robin, Ellis; Michael
Music: Phillips; John, Yamashta; Stomu
Cast:Torn; Rip, Clark; Candy, Casey; Bernie, D. Kane; Jackson, Riccardo; Rick, Mascia; Tony, Hutton; Linda, Holland; Hilary, Larussa; Adrienne, Bowie; David, Henry; Buck
Art direction: Eatwell; Brian
Participation year at FICM: 2015

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