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Thomas Jerome Newton (David Bowie) is 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.
Original Release
03/18/1976
US Release
05/28/1976
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| David Bowie | Thomas Jerome Newton |
| Rip Torn | Nathan Bryce |
| Candy Clark | Mary-Lou |
| Buck Henry | Oliver Farnsworth |
| Bernie Casey | Peters |
| Jackson D. Kane | Professor Canutti |
| Rick Riccardo | Trevor |
| Tony Mascia | Arthur |
| Linda Hutton | Elaine |
| Hilary Holland | Jill |
Directors
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| David Bowie | Thomas Jerome Newton |
| Rip Torn | Nathan Bryce |
| Candy Clark | Mary-Lou |
| Buck Henry | Oliver Farnsworth |
| Bernie Casey | Peters |
| Jackson D. Kane | Professor Canutti |
| Rick Riccardo | Trevor |
| Tony Mascia | Arthur |
| Linda Hutton | Elaine |
| Hilary Holland | Jill |
| Adrienne Larussa | Helen |
| Lilybelle Crawford | Jewelery Store Owner |
| Hyun-Ah Sung | Receptionist |
| Albert Nelson | Waiter |
| Peter Prouse | Peters' Associate |
| Jim Lovell | Self (Commander of Apollo 13) / Self (Commander of Apollo 13) (as Captain James Lovell) |
| Dort Clark | Waiter |
| Claudia Jennings | Peters' Wife |
| Debbie Letteau | Professor's (Nathan Bryce's) Daughter |
| Charles Noel | Doctor |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Si Litvinoff | Executive Producer |
| Michael Deeley | Producer |
| John Peverall | Producer |
| Barry Spikings | Producer |
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