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Review of The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) by Laura W — 27 Jun 2008

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Crazy shit, and a lot of naked David Bowie, which I would truly appreciate if he weren't so damned skinny. And Rip Torn is a gem.

This review of The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) was written by Laura W on 27 Jun 2008.

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

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