The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, Thomas Jerome Newton, an extraterrestrial from a parched, dying world, descends upon Earth with a desperate mission. His home planet, an arid landscape where water is a precious commodity, is dying, and he is its last hope. Taking on a human form, Newton embarks on an ambitious quest to amass a fortune vast enough to construct a spacecraft, his ticket back home. Newton's journey sees him cross paths with Oliver Farnsworth, a savvy patent lawyer. The duo forms an unlikely partnership, leading to the birth of World Enterprises, a high technology company bolstered by Newton's advanced alien patents, quickly catapulting them to unprecedented wealth. Farnsworth, loyal and resourceful, ascends to the position of CEO, becoming the guardian of Newton's terrestrial enterprise. As Newton navigates his way through Earth's complex tapestry, he encounters Mary-Lou, a compassionate woman who becomes ensnared in a tender, yet complex love affair with him. He also meets Nathan Brice, an intriguing character who becomes a valuable asset to his business operations. Despite his rapid success, Newton is caught unprepared for the harsh and unrelenting world of human greed and ruthlessness. As he grapples with these unforeseen challenges, the haunting question remains - will Newton ever return to his dying home, or is he destined to remain a man who fell to Earth? This compelling narrative blends love, survival, and a poignant exploration of what it means to be an outsider in a world not your own.

The Man Who Fell to Earth is a drama movie featuring David Bowie.

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