Man Who Fell to Earth, The (Criterion) (1976) Rating: Starring: David Bowie, Candy Clark, Buck Henry, Rip Torn Director: Nicolas Roeg Category: Classics, Sci-Fi, Classics Studio: Criterion Subtitles: English Length: 139 mins Want to buy?           Director Approved Special Edition Double-Disc Set 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 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 exclusive new director-approved high-definition widescreen transfer.