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Feature film — 1975

The Passenger (1975)

7.22h 6mDrama — Mystery — Thriller

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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A high-signal pick with 568 votes.

C. C. Champion / CIPI Cinematografica / Les Films Concordia / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Director: Michelangelo Antonioni

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Cast & crew

Jack Nicholson as David Locke

Jack Nicholson

David Locke

Maria Schneider as Girl

Maria Schneider

Girl

Jenny Runacre as Rachel Locke

Jenny Runacre

Rachel Locke

Ian Hendry as Martin Knight

Ian Hendry

Martin Knight

Steven Berkoff as Stephen

Steven Berkoff

Stephen

A

Ambroise Mbia

Achebe

José María Caffarel as Hotel Keeper (uncredited)

José María Caffarel

Hotel Keeper (uncredited)

James Campbell as Witch Doctor (uncredited)

James Campbell

Witch Doctor (uncredited)

M

Manfred Spies

German Stranger (uncredited)

Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé as Murderer (uncredited)

Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé

Murderer (uncredited)

Ángel del Pozo as Police Inspector (uncredited)

Ángel del Pozo

Police Inspector (uncredited)

C

Charles Mulvehill

David Robertson (uncredited)

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