The Passenger

Feb 28, 1975

2h 6m

★ 7.2

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Mystery

Thriller

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

C. C. Champion

CIPI Cinematografica S.A.

Les Films Concordia

The Passenger Trailers

Cast

David Locke

Jack Nicholson

Girl

Maria Schneider

Rachel Locke

Jenny Runacre

Martin Knight

Ian Hendry

Stephen

Steven Berkoff

Achebe

Ambroise Mbia

Hotel Keeper (uncredited)

José María Caffarel

Witch Doctor (uncredited)

James Campbell

German Stranger (uncredited)

Manfred Spies

Murderer (uncredited)

Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé

Police Inspector (uncredited)

Ángel del Pozo

David Robertson (uncredited)

Charles Mulvehill

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