David Bowie (March 18,1976) The Man Who Fell to Earth – Promotional Poster

HEADLINE PARAGRAPH This striking one-sheet promotional poster for the 1976 science fiction film The Man Who Fell to Earth features an iconic image of David Bowie as Thomas Jerome Newton against a dramatic orange sky.

Publication: Cinema 5 Promotional Poster

Date: 1976

Country: United States

Location: New York

Section: Film Promotion (One Sheet Poster)

THE STORY

The poster shows a powerful profile portrait of Bowie with his signature blonde hair and dark coat, set against a fiery orange and black sky. Bold white text on a black bar reads “David Bowie The man who fell to Earth”. This in-house Cinema 5 poster was used to promote Nicolas Roeg’s cult classic film.

CONTEXT AND NOTES The Man Who Fell to Earth marked David Bowie’s unforgettable acting debut in a lead role. Released in 1976, the film perfectly captured Bowie’s otherworldly Ziggy-era mystique and cemented his status as a multifaceted artist. Original posters from this film are highly sought after by both film and Bowie collectors.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Original film promotional poster Era: 1976 (The Man Who Fell to Earth era) Tone: Iconic, cinematic, mysterious Photography: Striking colour portrait of David Bowie

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Dramatic profile portrait of Bowie with blonde hair against an orange sky

• Bold title “David Bowie The man who fell to Earth”

• Cinema 5 / Nicolas Roeg film branding

• Classic folded one-sheet format (27" x 41") with period wear and creases

RELATED MATERIAL 

This 1976 The Man Who Fell to Earth promotional poster complements other Ziggy Stardust / mid-1970s Bowie memorabilia in the collection. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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