The Passenger
The Passenger

The Passenger

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

7.2(522 votes)
1975
2h 6m
Drama
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.

Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, C. C. Champion, CIPI Cinematografica S.A., Les Films Concordia

Cast

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

David Locke

Maria Schneider

Maria Schneider

Girl

Jenny Runacre

Jenny Runacre

Rachel Locke

Ian Hendry

Ian Hendry

Martin Knight

Steven Berkoff

Steven Berkoff

Stephen

Ambroise Mbia

Ambroise Mbia

Achebe

José María Caffarel

José María Caffarel

Hotel Keeper (uncredited)

James Campbell

James Campbell

Witch Doctor (uncredited)

Manfred Spies

Manfred Spies

German Stranger (uncredited)

Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé

Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé

Murderer (uncredited)

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