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The Passenger

"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.

Top 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)

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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