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I used to be somebody else...but I traded him in. - The Passenger
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Title: The Passenger

Release Date: 28 Feb 1975

Runtime: 2h 6m

Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

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

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

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.3 (491 votes)

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
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