The Passenger

1975 · 2h06 · Film

Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring Jack Nicholson, Maria Schneider, Jenny Runacre, Ian Hendry, Steven Berkoff, Ambroise Mbia, José María Caffarel, James Campbell, Manfred Spies, Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé

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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.

Original title

Professione: reporter

Original language

Italian

Screenplay

Mark Peploe, Michelangelo Antonioni, Miguel De Echarri, Peter Wollen

Cinematography

Luciano Tovoli

Cast

Ian Hendry, Steven Berkoff, Ambroise Mbia, José María Caffarel, James Campbell, Manfred Spies, Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé, Ángel del Pozo, Charles Mulvehill

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