| Record Number |
766581 |
| Title |
The man who fell to Earth [videorecording]. |
| Edition |
Classics remastered. |
| Publisher/Date |
Australia Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2017. |
| copyright2016 |
| Pagination etc. |
2 DVD-videos (133 minutes) : sound, colour ; 12 cm. |
| Contents note |
Based on the novel by Walter Tevis. |
| Originally produced as a motion picture in 1976. |
| Special features: audio commentary by Roeg and actors David Bowie and Buck Henry (disc 1); new video interview with screenwriter Paul Mayersberg; Performance, new video interviews with actors Candy Clark and Rip Torn; audio interview with May Routh and Brian Eatwell; multiple still galleries including Routh's costume sketches, behind-the-scenes photos, production and publicity stills; gallery of posters from Roeg's films; booklet featuring a new essay on the film by critic Graham Fuller and an appreciation of Tevis by novelist Jack Matthews. |
| Creation Note |
Sscreenplay by Paul Mayersberg ; Produced by Michael Deeley and Barry Spikings ; Directed by Nicolas Roeg ; Cinematographer, Anthony Richmond ; music, John Phillips. |
| Performer note |
David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Buck Henry. |
| Summary Note |
An alien, on a mission to obtain water, becomes the head of a large corporation. Ultimately he is overwhelmed by American capitalism and a relationship with a women. Includes director Roeg's full uncut version. |
| Target audience note |
Rated: R18+ |
| Language note |
In English and German with German and optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Subject |
Human-alien encounters -- Drama |
| Chief executive officers -- Drama |
| Alienation (Social psychology) -- Drama |
| Feature films -- 1970s |
| Added Author |
Bowie, David actor. |
| Torn, Rip, 1931- actor. |
| Clark, Candy actor. |
| Henry, Buck, 1930- actor. |
| Deeley, Michael producer. |
| Spikings, Barry producer. |
| Roeg, Nicolas, 1928- director. |
| Tevis, Walter S. Man who fell to Earth. |
| Added title |
The man who fell to Earth (Motion picture : 1976) |
| Shelf Location |
DVD F MANW |
