Statements (368)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:television gptkb:film The Man Who Fell to Earth (film) |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:1976
|
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film
|
| gptkbp:art_style |
surrealism
avant-garde surreal |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Walter_Tevis
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Hugo_Award
Nominated for a Saturn Award BAFTA nominations Nominated for a BAFTA Award Cannes Film Festival nomination Saturn Award nomination Nominated for a Hugo Award |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:novel
novel by Walter Tevis The Man Who Fell to Earth (novel) |
| gptkbp:bowie_character |
gptkb:Thomas_Jerome_Newton
|
| gptkbp:box_office |
$2.5 million
$10 million $7.5 million $7 million |
| gptkbp:broadcast_network |
gptkb:Showtime
|
| gptkbp:budget |
$1.5 million
$4 million $3 million |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Dr._Nathan_Bryce
gptkb:Thomas_Jerome_Newton gptkb:Nathan gptkb:Mr._Newton Bryan Bryce Mary-Lou Mary Lou Mr. Pugh Nathan Bryce the alien's family |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
descent into despair
|
| gptkbp:character_development |
gptkb:complex
|
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Anthony_Richmond
|
| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Anthony_Richmond
gptkb:Tony_Richmond |
| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Technicolor
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
internal
interpersonal societal |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Mixed reviews
positive mixed reviews Mixed reviews upon release |
| gptkbp:cult_status |
gptkb:cultists
gptkb:true yes |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:significant
cult classic inspired literature cult following inspired art and literature inspired art Cult film status inspired other films inspired fashion trends inspired fashion inspired visual art inspired television shows inspired music videos influenced music videos inspired music artists referenced in other films inspired television |
| gptkbp:design |
art direction by
|
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Nicolas_Roeg
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Nicolas_Roeg
gptkb:Nic_Roeg |
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Cinerama_Releasing_Corporation
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures gptkb:MGM |
| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Graeme_Clifford
|
| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:Graeme_Clifford
|
| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:David_Bowie
gptkb:Candy_Clark gptkb:Rip_Torn |
| gptkbp:film_awards |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:film_debut |
gptkb:New_York_City
|
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Graeme_Clifford
non-linear |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
|
| gptkbp:film_length |
139 minutes
|
| gptkbp:film_score |
gptkb:John_Phillips
|
| gptkbp:film_technique |
gptkb:Symbolism
gptkb:narrative_structure gptkb:The_Matrix gptkb:Blade_Runner gptkb:sound_design gptkb:dialogue gptkb:Under_the_Skin gptkb:character_development gptkb:special_effects Non-linear narrative surrealism audience engagement pacing character arcs visual storytelling emotional resonance symbolic imagery color symbolism practical effects non-linear narrative thematic depth Surreal imagery Surrealism. visual metaphors thematic motifs visual symbolism editing style Science fiction genre. cinematic symbolism experimental editing |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:California
gptkb:Los_Angeles gptkb:New_Mexico |
| gptkbp:filmography |
Cinematic techniques.
Exploration of identity. Cultural commentary. Artistic merit. Artistic expression. Cultural impact. Cultural significance. Social commentary. Visual storytelling. Cinematic style. Character development. Cultural critique. Cultural representation. Narrative structure. Sound design. Symbolic imagery. Narrative techniques. Cultural exploration. Symbolic representation. Historical context. Character arcs. Character motivations. Cultural references. Psychological themes. Emotional resonance. Cultural analysis. Cultural interpretation. Audience reception. Character analysis. Character dynamics. Philosophical themes. Cinematic analysis. Cinematographic techniques. Symbolic analysis. Cultural relevance. Philosophical implications. Artistic vision. Character exploration. Cinematic innovation. Cinematic language. Narrative complexity. Narrative themes. Cinematic representation. Character critique. Character interpretation. Character representation. Cinematic critique. Cinematic exploration. Cinematic interpretation. Cinematic legacy. Commentary on technology. Critique of human nature. Examination of mortality. Explores themes of capitalism. Genre blending. Intertextuality. Narrative analysis. Narrative critique. Narrative exploration. Narrative interpretation. Narrative representation. Reflection on environmental issues. Social critique. Symbolic critique. Symbolic exploration. Symbolic interpretation. Symbolic meaning. Symbolism of the alien. Thematic depth. |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:The_Man_Who_Fell_to_Earth_(TV_series)
|
| gptkbp:follows |
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:science_fiction
gptkb:drama |
| gptkbp:graphics |
gptkb:IDW_Publishing
|
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:VHS
gptkb:DVD gptkb:Blu-ray gptkb:CD-ROM gptkb:2000 gptkb:2016 Digital download DVD release in 2000 Blu-ray release in 2016 |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Man Who Fell to Earth
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:film_industry
science fiction literature |
| gptkbp:influence |
music videos
science fiction films |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Arrival
gptkb:The_Fifth_Element gptkb:The_Matrix gptkb:Blade_Runner gptkb:Under_the_Skin gptkb:Fashion various artists various films music videos science fiction films Subsequent science fiction films |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Film_noir
gptkb:The_Day_the_Earth_Stood_Still gptkb:Surrealism Existentialism 1960s counterculture The Man Who Fell to Earth (novel) by Walter Tevis David Bowie’s music |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Philip_K._Dick
gptkb:Arthur_C._Clarke gptkb:Blade_Runner gptkb:The_Hitchhiker's_Guide_to_the_Galaxy pop culture music videos science fiction cinema David Bowie’s career |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Themes of identity
Themes of technology David Bowie’s persona David Bowie's persona Tevis's experiences David Bowie’s character Thomas Jerome Newton Walter Tevis’s novel |
| gptkbp:inspired |
music videos
|
| gptkbp:is_about |
an alien
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
cult classic
considered a classic Influence on fashion influential work influential in genre Influence on music videos Influence on visual arts influential in sci-fi genre Influenced filmmakers and musicians. |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Thomas_Jerome_Newton
|
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:loss
isolation search for belonging |
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:John_Phillips
|
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:John_Phillips
|
| gptkbp:music_genre |
gptkb:rock
|
| gptkbp:narrative |
omniscient
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
|
| gptkbp:notable_aspect |
David Bowie's acting debut
|
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
Nominated for 1 Academy Award
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
I’m here to help.
I’m not from around here. I’m a stranger. I’m an alien. I’m not a human. " I’m a stranger here myself." " I’m not from around here." “ I’m not from around here.” " I need to get back to my planet." I need to find a way to get back home. I’m a stranger in a strange land. |
| gptkbp:notable_scene |
The alien's emotional breakdown.
The alien's encounter with technology. The alien's final departure. The alien's interaction with humans. The alien's transformation into a human. |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
nan
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
192
|
| gptkbp:plot |
loss of identity
search for water struggles with humanity corporate exploitation An alien comes to Earth to save his dying planet. alien arrives on Earth |
| gptkbp:precedes |
The Man Who Fell to Earth (2011)
|
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
|
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Si_Litvinoff
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:British_Lion_Films
|
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Alien
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1963
|
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1963
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Doubleday
|
| gptkbp:release_country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:18
gptkb:1976 gptkb:1983 gptkb:March March 18, 2000 March 18, 1976 |
| gptkbp:release_format |
Theatrical
theatrical |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1976
gptkb:2000 gptkb:2011 gptkb:2022 |
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:1976
gptkb:2021 |
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1976
|
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:The_Man_Who_Fell_to_Earth_(2022)
gptkb:The_Man_Who_Fell_to_Earth_(TV_series) 2022 series The Man Who Fell to Earth (2011) |
| gptkbp:remastered |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
139 minutes
138 minutes |
| gptkbp:score |
gptkb:John_Phillips
|
| gptkbp:screenings |
35mm
|
| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Paul_Mayersberg
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Paul_Mayersberg
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:New_Mexico
gptkb:Earth |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:The_Man_Who_Fell_to_Earth_Soundtrack
gptkb:The_Man_Who_Fell_to_Earth_(soundtrack) |
| gptkbp:special_features |
gptkb:interviews
gptkb:commentary behind-the-scenes |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:David_Bowie
gptkb:Candy_Clark gptkb:Rip_Torn |
| gptkbp:style |
lyrical
poetic philosophical |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:water
gptkb:television gptkb:technology capitalism money |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Isolation
gptkb:humanity gptkb:identity gptkb:technology Consumerism alienation Alienation |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:humanity
gptkb:identity gptkb:technology alienation Isolation and alienation. |
| gptkbp:visual_effects |
gptkb:John_Dykstra
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Walter_Tevis
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:David_Bowie
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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