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The Passenger

The Passenger

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

#17of 1975
1975 2h 6mDramaMysteryThriller

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.

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TMDB score· 548 votes

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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.

The vibe

hoteljournalistlondon, englandbarcelona, spainafricawar correspondentidentitymunich, germanypassporteurope

Behind it

Michelangelo AntonioniMichelangelo AntonioniDirectorMark PeploeScreenplayMiguel De EcharriScreenplayPeter WollenScreenplayEnrico SanniaScreenplayLuciano TovoliLuciano TovoliCinematography

Cast

Jack NicholsonJack NicholsonDavid Locke
Maria SchneiderMaria SchneiderGirl
Jenny RunacreJenny RunacreRachel Locke
Ian HendryIan HendryMartin Knight
Steven BerkoffSteven BerkoffStephen
Ambroise MbiaAchebe
José María CaffarelJosé María CaffarelHotel Keeper (uncredited)
James CampbellJames CampbellWitch Doctor (uncredited)
Manfred SpiesGerman Stranger (uncredited)
Jean-Baptiste TiéméléJean-Baptiste TiéméléMurderer (uncredited)
Ángel del PozoÁngel del PozoPolice Inspector (uncredited)
Charles MulvehillDavid Robertson (uncredited)
Miquel Bordoy(uncredited)
Jaime Doria(uncredited)
Joan GaspartJoan GaspartHotel Clerk (uncredited)
Narciso PulaMurderer's Accomplice (uncredited)
Gustavo ReGustavo Re(uncredited)
Enrico SanniaCameraman (uncredited)

Director

Michelangelo Antonioni

Writers

Mark Peploe, Michelangelo Antonioni, Miguel De Echarri, Peter Wollen

Release date

28 Feb 1975

Runtime

2h 6m

Box office

$0.8M

Studio

C. C. Champion, CIPI Cinematografica S.A., Les Films Concordia

Language

English

Countries

Italy,France,Spain

Where to watch · US

Fandango At HomeMore

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