The Man Who Fell to Earth
by Walter Tevisliterary work· published 1963
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The Man Who Fell to Earth is a 1963 science-fiction novel by American writer Walter Tevis. Published by Gold Medal Books as a paperback original, it was Tevis's second novel, following The Hustler. The novel follows Thomas Jerome Newton, an extraterrestrial from the drought-stricken planet Anthea, who comes to Earth hoping to build a spacecraft that can save the surviving members of his species. The novel has been discussed as one of Tevis's most personal works. Tevis later described it as a disguised autobiography, connecting Newton's alienness to his own experiences of childhood illness, displacement, and estrangement.
Adaptations (2)
The Man Who Fell to Earth has been adapted 2 times, across film and television series, from 1976 to 2022.
The Man Who Fell to Earth1976 · film · 139 min · dir. Nicolas Roeg · IMDb ↗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.
The Man Who Fell to Earth2022 · television series · 31 min · IMDb ↗IMDb7.2An extraterrestrial alien arrives on Earth at a turning point in human evolution and must confront his own past to determine our future.
