David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Tony Mascia, Buck Henry
1976-03-18
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.
A captivating exploration of alienation and human emotion through the lens of extraterrestrial visitation. David Bowie's performance as Thomas Jerome Newton is a tour de force, blending existential despair with a quest for understanding. The film's narrative structure, though unconventional, provides a poignant commentary on the complexities of existence and identity, reflecting a thematic depth that resonates with my own interests in existential literature and philosophy of mind.
