The Passenger

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

The Passenger — Plot

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.

• Release date
• February 28, 1975
• Runtime
• 126 min
• Genres
• Drama, Mystery, Thriller
• Director
• Michelangelo Antonioni

The Passenger — Cast

Jack Nicholson David Locke Maria Schneider Girl Jenny Runacre Rachel Locke Ian Hendry Martin Knight Steven Berkoff Stephen

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Ambroise Mbia Achebe José María Caffarel Hotel Keeper (uncredited) James Campbell Witch Doctor (uncredited)