The Passenger

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Jack NicholsonDavid Locke

Maria SchneiderGirl

Jenny RunacreRachel Locke

Ian HendryMartin Knight

Steven BerkoffStephen

Ambroise Mbia

Ambroise MbiaAchebe

José María CaffarelHotel Keeper (uncredited)

James CampbellWitch Doctor (uncredited)

Manfred Spies

Manfred SpiesGerman Stranger (uncredited)

Jean-Baptiste TiéméléMurderer (uncredited)

Ángel del PozoPolice Inspector (uncredited)

Charles Mulvehill

Charles MulvehillDavid Robertson (uncredited)