The Passenger

The Passenger (1975)

Professione: reporter

I used to be somebody else...but I traded him in.

David Locke is a world-weary American journalist who has been sent to cover a conflict in northern Africa, but he makes little progress with the story. When he discovers the body of a stranger who looks similar to him, Locke assumes the dead man's identity. However, he soon finds out that the man was an arms dealer, leading Locke into dangerous situations. Aided by a beautiful woman, Locke attempts to avoid both the police and criminals out to get him.

Date of release
1975-02-28
TMDB
7.2 / 10 (568)
Runtime
2h 6m
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Director
Michelangelo Antonioni

Casting

  • Jack Nicholson — David Locke
  • Maria Schneider — Girl
  • Jenny Runacre — Rachel Locke
  • Ian Hendry — Martin Knight
  • Steven Berkoff — Stephen
  • Ambroise Mbia — Achebe
  • José María Caffarel — Hotel Keeper (uncredited)
  • James Campbell — Witch Doctor (uncredited)
  • Manfred Spies — German Stranger (uncredited)
  • Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé — Murderer (uncredited)
  • Ángel del Pozo — Police Inspector (uncredited)
  • Charles Mulvehill — David Robertson (uncredited)

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