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.
Cast
David Bowie
Thomas Jerome Newton
Rip Torn
Nathan Bryce
Candy Clark
Mary-Lou
Tony Mascia
Arthur
Buck Henry
Oliver Farnsworth
Bernie Casey
Peters
Adrienne La Russa
Helen
Claudia Jennings
Peters' Wife
Rick Riccardo
Trevor
Jim Lovell
James Lovell
Hilary Holland
Jill
Linda Hutton
Elaine
Jackson D. Kane
Professor Canutti
Lilybelle Crawford
Jewelery Store Owner
Richard Breeding
Receptionist
Albert Nelson
Waiter
Peter Prouse
Peters' Associate
Crew
Nicolas Roeg
Director
Paul Mayersberg
Screenplay
Walter Tevis
Novel
Graeme Clifford
Editor
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Michael Stevenson
Second Assistant Director
Kip Gowans
Assistant Director
Marilyn Clarke
Production Coordinator
Si Litvinoff
Executive Producer
Michael Deeley
Producer
Barry Spikings
Producer
John Peverall
Associate Producer
Brian Eatwell
Production Design
Gordon Hayman
Camera Operator
May Routh
Costume Design
Martin Samuel
Hairstylist
Linda DeVetta
Makeup Artist
Michael Ellis
Sound Editor
Robin Gregory
Sound Recordist
Terry Sharratt
Boom Operator
Stomu Yamashta
Original Music Composer
John Phillips
Original Music Composer
Ronald Cook
Production Accountant
Simon Wakefield
Set Decoration
Chuck White
Still Photographer
David James
Still Photographer
Richard Graydon
Stunt Coordinator
Matthew Norris
Stunt Double
Tom Raeburn
Property Master
Susanna Merry
Continuity
Martin Evans
Gaffer
Roy Stevens
Production Manager
Ellis Burman Jr.
Makeup Effects
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