The Passenger(1975)
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The Passenger Synopsis
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.
The Passenger (1975) is a drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, released on February 28, 1975 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Jack Nicholson, Maria Schneider, Jenny Runacre and Ian Hendry. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 554 ratings.
- Director:
- Michelangelo Antonioni
- Writers:
- Michelangelo Antonioni, Mark Peploe, Miguel De Echarri
- Producers:
- Carlo Ponti
- Cinematographer:
- Luciano Tovoli
- Production:
- C. C. Champion, CIPI Cinematografica S.A., Les Films Concordia, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Revenue:
- $768,744
- Status:
- Released
The Passenger (1975) Trailer
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The Passenger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Nicholson
as David Locke
Maria Schneider
as Girl
Jenny Runacre
as Rachel Locke
Ian Hendry
as Martin Knight
Steven Berkoff
as Stephen
- Ambroise Mbia
Ambroise Mbia
as Achebe
José María Caffarel
as Hotel Keeper (uncredited)
James Campbell
as Witch Doctor (uncredited)
- Manfred Spies
Manfred Spies
as German Stranger (uncredited)
Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé
as Murderer (uncredited)
Ángel del Pozo
as Police Inspector (uncredited)
- Charles Mulvehill
Charles Mulvehill
as David Robertson (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, written by Michelangelo Antonioni, Mark Peploe and Miguel De Echarri, produced by Carlo Ponti.
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The Passenger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 554 ratings.
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The Passenger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Passenger online?
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The Passenger (1975) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Passenger?
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The main cast of The Passenger (1975) includes Jack Nicholson, Maria Schneider, Jenny Runacre, Ian Hendry and Steven Berkoff. The film was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Passenger released?
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The Passenger was released on February 28, 1975 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is The Passenger worth watching?
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The Passenger (1975) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 554 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Passenger?
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