The Passenger (1975)

02/28/1975 (FR) • 2h 6m

Drama, Mystery, Thriller

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.

Top Billed Cast

Jack Nicholson

David Locke

Jenny Runacre

Rachel Locke

Ian Hendry

Martin Knight

José María Caffarel

Hotel Keeper (uncredited)

James Campbell

Witch Doctor (uncredited)

Manfred Spies

German Stranger (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$768,744.00

Keywords

hotel

journalist

london, england

barcelona, spain

africa

war correspondent

identity

munich, germany

passport

europe

truck

reporter

desert

guide

identity swap

republic of chad

african revolutionaries

gaudi

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