An alien, on mission a mission to obtain water, becomes a head of a large corporation. Ultimately, he is overwhelmed by American capitalism and a relationship with a women. Includes director Roeg's full uncut version.

Based on the novel by Walter Tevis. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1976. Special features: audio commentary by Roeg and actors David Bowie and Buck Henry (disc 1); new video interview with screenwriter Paul Mayersberg; Performance, new video interviews with actors Candy Clark and Rip Torn; audio interview with May Routh and Brian Eatwell; multiple still galleries including Routh's costume sketches, behind-the-scenes photos, production and publicity stills; gallery of posters from Roeg's films. Accompanying booklet includes essays by film critic Graham Fuller and an appreciation of Tevis by novelist Jack Matthews plus credits, cast, film menu. The man who fell to Earth originally published in 1963. Accompanying booklet contains historical information and commentary on the film.

Disc 1 contains feature film and supplementary material ; disc 2 contains supplements.