The Man Who Fell to Earth movie posters

Published January 10, 2026
Contributed by Andrew Harrison


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Original British theatrical posters for Nicolas Roeg’s 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth. The poster uses two fonts against a Vic Fair artwork: Busk for the title and David Bowie billing – before the font was further popularized by heavy metal band Iron Maiden – and Capone for the credits.




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British Quad (30″×40″) poster




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British Three Sheet (39.5″×79″) poster



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