David Bowie's 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' will return to this planet's theaters

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David Bowie's otherworldly presence will soon beam back to the big screen.

The Man Who Fell to Earth, Bowie's first starring role, will return to theaters in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Bowie played Thomas Jerome Newton, an alien on a mission to bring water back to his home planet. 

The 4K restoration will debut in England on Sept. 9 and eventually come to the United States and Germany. The restoration, which began in 2015, was done with the blessing of director Nicolas Roeg and cinematographer Anthony Richmond. 


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Tricia Gilbride

Tricia Gilbride was a Reporter for Mashable Watercooler. Tricia focused on the intersection of celebrity culture and the Internet. Previously, she worked as a fashion writer and a social media manager. She also edits Women-Artists.org, a blog and annual print publication, and looks exactly like her cat.

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