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The Passenger

PG-13

1975

126 minutes

DramaMysteryThriller

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.

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Jack Nicholson headshot

Jack Nicholson

David Locke

Maria Schneider headshot

Maria Schneider

Girl

Jenny Runacre headshot

Jenny Runacre

Rachel Locke

Ian Hendry headshot

Ian Hendry

Martin Knight

Steven Berkoff headshot

Steven Berkoff

Stephen

Ambroise Mbia headshot

Ambroise Mbia

Achebe

José María Caffarel headshot

José María Caffarel

Hotel Keeper (uncredited)

James Campbell headshot

James Campbell

Witch Doctor (uncredited)

Manfred Spies headshot

Manfred Spies

German Stranger (uncredited)

Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé headshot

Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé

Murderer (uncredited)

Ángel del Pozo headshot

Ángel del Pozo

Police Inspector (uncredited)

Charles Mulvehill headshot

Charles Mulvehill

David Robertson (uncredited)

Miquel Bordoy headshot

Miquel Bordoy

(uncredited)

Jaime Doria headshot

Jaime Doria

(uncredited)

Joan Gaspart headshot

Joan Gaspart

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Narciso Pula headshot

Narciso Pula

Murderer's Accomplice (uncredited)

Gustavo Re headshot

Gustavo Re

(uncredited)

Enrico Sannia headshot

Enrico Sannia

Cameraman (uncredited)