Review of The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) by Michael L — 05 Oct 2013

Simply put, THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH is perfect.

This review of The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) was written by Michael L on 05 Oct 2013.

The Man Who Fell to Earth has generally received positive reviews.

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