Professione: reporter
The Passenger (1975)
“I used to be somebody else...but I traded him in.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
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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Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
as David Locke
Maria Schneider
Maria Schneider
as Girl
Jenny Runacre
Jenny Runacre
as Rachel Locke
Ian Hendry
Ian Hendry
as Martin Knight
Steven Berkoff
Steven Berkoff
as Stephen
Ambroise Mbia
Ambroise Mbia
as Achebe
José María Caffarel
José María Caffarel
as Hotel Keeper (uncredited)
James Campbell
James Campbell
as Witch Doctor (uncredited)Manfred Spies
Manfred Spies
as German Stranger (uncredited)
Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé
Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé
as Murderer (uncredited)
Ángel del Pozo
Ángel del Pozo
as Police Inspector (uncredited)Charles Mulvehill
Charles Mulvehill
as David Robertson (uncredited)Cinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 126 min |
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