David Bowie’s artistry has been described as chameleon like — one that could adapt and evolve to whatever musical and fashion genre was current, and it was this avant-garde take on trends that garnered him the lead role in Nicolas Roeg’s 1976 film “The Man Who Fell to Earth.”

On Saturday, the Strand Cinema, 717 Clay St., in conjunction with other movie houses, has scheduled a screening of the science fiction movie to honor the rock legend, who died of cancer on Jan. 10.

“It seems fitting to remember this unique otherworldly artist by joining theaters across the country in screening his acting debut,” film programmer for the Strand cinema Daniel Boone said.

In the movie, Bowie plays an extraterrestrial who crash lands on Earth seeking a way to ship water to his planet.

“When they made the movie they wanted someone who could be a convincing alien,” Boone said, and because Bowie was at the forefront of glam rock — when guys were not quiet in drag, but were wearing make up and clothes that were feminine, Bowie’s persona exuded a unfamiliar-like appeal making him a perfect fit to play a being from another planet.

Bowie was contacted by Roeg, states bowiegoldenyears.com and after meeting with the director signed on for the project.

“Bowie had been offered many movie roles in the past year but they were mostly ludicrous exploitation flicks,” states the website.

Labeled as a science-fiction drama, western, love story, metaphysical mystery and satire of modern America satire by criterion.com, “The Man Who Fell to Earth” has a cult following meaning, “some people will like it, but it is not for everyone,” Boone said.

Many of Bowie’s songs and lyrics have referenced the cosmos from his musical career, which include “Space Oddity,” released in 1969 and the “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars” album, released in 1972, but he did not provide the sound track for the film.

Bowie started out writing songs for the film, but ultimately the music was coordinated by John Phillips, the former leader of the pop group The Mamas & the Papas stated bowiegoldenyears.com.

Vicksburg’s screening of “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” will begin at 7 p.m. and tickets are $5 in advance at the Highway 61 Coffeehouse, 1101 Washington St. and $7 at the door.

Following the film, moviegoers are invited to meet at Martin’s at Midtown for dinner, conversation, and libations, Boone said.

“Martin’s has recently begun opening on Saturday evenings,” Boone said. “We did this once before after the Manhattan Short Film Festival, and we do hope people will talk about these films we are showing.”

For a complete listing of screenings that will be offering “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” visit rialtopictures.com.