The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

Directed by Nicolas Roeg
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Thomas Jerome Newton is an alien who has come to Earth in search of water to save his home planet. Aided by lawyer Oliver Farnsworth, Thomas uses his knowledge of advanced technology to create profitable inventions. While developing a method to transport water, Thomas meets Mary-Lou, a quiet hotel clerk, and begins to fall in love with her. Just as he is ready to leave Earth, Thomas is intercepted by the U.S. government, and his entire plan is threatened.

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  1. Memento (2000)
    "Nolan cited Roeg's earlier sci-fi film as an influence — fragmented memory, alien protagonist losing his grip on reality and identity." source

The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), directed by Nicolas Roeg, has been cited as an influence on 1 later work, such as Memento. Check out the citations below.