The Man Who Fell to Earth
Criterion Collection Edition #304
Directed by Nicolas Roeg • 1976 • United States
Starring David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark
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, while Candy Clark, Buck Henry, and Rip Torn turn in pitch-perfect supporting performances. The film’s hallucinatory vision was obscured in the American theatrical release, which deleted nearly twenty minutes of crucial scenes and details. The Criterion Collection is proud to present Roeg’s full uncut version, in this director-approved high-definition widescreen transfer.
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The Man Who Fell to Earth
Directed by Nicolas Roeg • 1976 • United States
Starring David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy ClarkTHE 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 fo...
Extras
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Rachel Kushner on THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
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THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH Commentary
This commentary by director Nicolas Roeg and actors David Bowie and Buck Henry was recorded in 1992. Roeg was recorded in October and again with Bowie in November; Henry was recorded in October.
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Paul Meyersberg on THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
The following interview with screenwriter Paul Mayersberg was taped in Paris in May 2005. In it, Mayersberg discusses his screenplay, Walter Tevis’s novel, and Nicolas Roeg’s vision for the film.
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Walter Tevis on THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
In the following interview, conducted by writer and broadcaster Don Swaim, author Walter Tevis discusses science fiction, “speculative fiction,” and his novels. This interview with Tevis was originally recorded for Swaim’s long-running CBS Radio show Book Beat, in 1984.
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Candy Clark and Rip Torn on THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
The following video interviews with Candy Clark and Rip Torn were shot in Los Angeles in May and June 2005. The actors discuss the screenplay, character development, production, and working with Nicolas Roeg.
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Brian Eatwell on THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
Production designer Brian Eatwell and costume designer Mary Routh, who married in 1983, have been working together since Richard Lester's THE THREE MUSKETEERS (1973). In this audio interview, recorded in April 2005, Brian Eatwell discusses his work on specific aspects of the film, accompanied by ...
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May Routh on THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
Production designer Brian Eatwell and costume designer May Routh, who married in 1983, have been working together since Richard Lester's THE THREE MUSKETEERS (1973). In this audio interview, recorded in April 2005, Mary Routh discusses her work on specific aspects of the film, accompanied by clip...
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THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH U.S. Teaser Trailer
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THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH U.S. Trailer 2
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THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH International Trailer
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THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH International Teaser Trailer 1
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THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH International Teaser Trailer 2
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THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH Television Spot