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The Passenger
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The Passenger

1975 · 126 min Drama Mystery Thriller
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Michelangelo Antonioni

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 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

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Ambroise Mbia

Achebe

José María Caffarel

José María Caffarel

Hotel Keeper (uncredited)

James Campbell

James Campbell

Witch Doctor (uncredited)

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Manfred Spies

German Stranger (uncredited)

Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé

Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé

Murderer (uncredited)

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