Night Owl Cinema /
David Bowie Celebration
THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
Friday, June 14th at 9:30 PM
$16 Public | $10 Members
The Man Who Fell to Earth is a daring exploration of science
fiction as an art form. The story of an alien on an elaborate rescue mission
provides the launching pad for Nicolas
Roeg’s visual tour de force, a formally adventurous examination of
alienation in contemporary life. Rock
legend David Bowie, in his acting
debut, completely embodies the title role of Thomas Jerome Newton an alien
who has come to Earth in search of water to save his home planet.
Aided by lawyer Oliver Farnsworth (Buck
Henry), Thomas uses his knowledge of advanced technology to create
profitable inventions. While developing a method to transport water, Thomas
meets Mary-Lou (Candy Clark), 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. (UK, 1976, 138 mins,
English | Dir. Nicolas Roeg)
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