The Passenger (1975)
I used to be somebody else...but I traded him in.
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.
Cast
- Jack Nicholson - David Locke
- Maria Schneider - Girl
- Jenny Runacre - Rachel Locke
- Ian Hendry - Martin Knight
- Steven Berkoff - Stephen
- Ambroise Mbia - Achebe
- José María Caffarel - Hotel Keeper (uncredited)
- James Campbell - Witch Doctor (uncredited)
- Manfred Spies - German Stranger (uncredited)
- Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé - Murderer (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Michelangelo Antonioni (Screenplay)
- Mark Peploe (Screenplay)
- Miguel De Echarri (Screenplay)
- Peter Wollen (Screenplay)
- Mark Peploe (Story)
Themes
Forgotten Identity and the Mystery Man, Double Identity Life and Great Deception, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Amnesia Victim and the Identity Puzzle, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds
Keywords
hotel, journalist, london, england, barcelona, spain, africa, war correspondent, identity, munich, germany, passport, europe, truck, reporter, desert, guide, identity swap
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Passenger about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Passenger?
- The Passenger was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni.
- Who stars in The Passenger?
- The Passenger stars Jack Nicholson, Maria Schneider, Jenny Runacre, Ian Hendry, Steven Berkoff, Ambroise Mbia.
- How long is The Passenger?
- The Passenger has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is The Passenger?
- The Passenger is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
- How much did The Passenger gross?
- The Passenger grossed $768,744 worldwide.
- Where was The Passenger produced?
- The Passenger was produced in France, Italy, Spain, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Passenger?
- The themes of The Passenger include: Forgotten Identity and the Mystery Man, Double Identity Life and Great Deception, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, Amnesia Victim and the Identity Puzzle, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds.