The Man Who Fell to Earth

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The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) follows an extraterrestrial who arrives on Earth and uses advanced knowledge to establish a business empire to fund a mission to save his dying world. As he becomes entangled in human relationships and subject to exploitation by those around him, his mission grows increasingly compromised. This British science fiction film blends surreal imagery and psychological drama in a story of alienation, corruption, and the limits of human assimilation.

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Lions Gate BD-A 4K/US/OOP 2023
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Studio Canal BD-B 4K/UK 2023
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Lions Gate BD-A/US/OOP 2017
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Criterion BD-A/US/OOP 2008
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Studio Canal BD-B/UK 2016
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Optimum BD-B/UK/OOP 2011
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Criterion DVD-1/US/OOP 2005
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Anchor Bay DVD-1/US/OOP 2003
Fox Lorber box art
Fox Lorber DVD-0/US/OOP 1998
Audio Commentary by Director Nicolas Roeg and Actors David Bowie and Buck Henry (1993)
The Lost Soundtrack (16:44)
Watching the Alien (24:28)
Interview with Actor David Bowie (French TV, 1977, 8:20)
Interview with Actress Candy Clark (27:47)
Interview with Cinematographer Tony Richmond (21:48)
Interview with Costume Designer May Routh (14:44)
Interview with Director Nicolas Roeg (33:28)
Interview with Filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson (11:20)
Interview with Producer Michael Deeley (16:26)
Interview with Still Photographer Daniel James (8:38)
Interview with Writer Paul Mayersberg (31:50)
Interviews with Actors Candy Clark and Rip Torn (24:52)
Audio Interview with Author Walter Tevis [Criterion] (24:28)
Audio Interview with Author Walter Tevis [Optimum] (1984, 4:10)
Audio Interview with Costume Designer May Routh (19:37)
Audio Interview with Production Designer Brian Eatwell (23:34)
Costume Design Sketches
Stills Gallery [Anchor Bay] (40 Images)
Stills Gallery [Criterion] (x4)
Biographies
Biography: Actor David Bowie
Biography: Director Nicolas Roeg
International Teaser Trailer 1 (1:09)
International Teaser Trailer 2 (1:09)
International Theatrical Trailer (2:21)
US Teaser Trailer (1:01)
US Theatrical Trailer 1 (1:48)
US Theatrical Trailer 2 (1:53)
TV Spot (0:32)
TV Spots (x2)
Screenplay (DVD-ROM)
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Notes

  • Lions Gate’s “Limited Collector’s Edition” Blu-ray includes a 72-page booklet, four art cards, a pressbook, and a foldout poster.
  • Criterion’s Blu-ray and DVD editions include a booklet with writing by Graham Fuller (“Loving the Alien”).
  • Studio Canal’s “Vintage Classics - 40th Anniversary Edition” Blu-ray includes a 72-page booklet, four art cards, a pressbook, a foldout poster and a soundtrack CD. Also available as a standard edition without paper materials and CD.
  • Optimum’s “Vintage Classics” Blu-ray includes a trailer for Peeping Tom (1960).
  • Anchor Bay’s DVD includes an 8-page booklet. Reissued without extras and booklet (2008/03/04).

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