The Passenger
Professione: reporter
“I used to be somebody else...but I traded him in.”
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.
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The Passenger (1975) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-18
Top Cast
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Jack Nicholson
David Locke
Maria Schneider
Girl
Jenny Runacre
Rachel Locke
Ian Hendry
Martin Knight
Steven Berkoff
Stephen
Ambroise Mbia
Achebe
José María Caffarel
Hotel Keeper (uncredited)
James Campbell
Witch Doctor (uncredited)
Manfred Spies
German Stranger (uncredited)
Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé
Murderer (uncredited)
Ángel del Pozo
Police Inspector (uncredited)
Charles Mulvehill
David Robertson (uncredited)
Miquel Bordoy
(uncredited)
Jaime Doria
(uncredited)
Joan Gaspart
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Narciso Pula
Murderer's Accomplice (uncredited)
Gustavo Re
(uncredited)
Enrico Sannia
Cameraman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mostra Internacional de Cinema de São Paulo
Festival / Special Debut
December 15, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 20, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$769K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michelangelo Antonioni
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Peploe, Peter Wollen, Michelangelo Antonioni
- Original Score
- Ivan Vandor
- Original Title
- Professione: reporter
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France, Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Worldwide Gross
- $769K
- Production Studios
- C. C. Champion, CIPI Cinematografica, Les Films Concordia, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michelangelo Antonioni
Mark Peploe, Peter Wollen, Michelangelo Antonioni
Ivan Vandor
Luciano Tovoli
Michelangelo Antonioni, Franco Arcalli
Carlo Ponti, Alessandro von Norman
Department Leadership Roster
Michelangelo Antonioni
Director
Mark Peploe
Screenplay
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Luciano Tovoli
Director of Photography
Michelangelo Antonioni
Editor
Franco Arcalli
Editor
Peter Wollen
Screenplay
Louise Stjernsward
Costume Design
Michelangelo Antonioni
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Passenger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Passenger about?
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.
Who directed The Passenger?
The Passenger was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni.
Who stars in The Passenger?
The principal cast of The Passenger includes Jack Nicholson, Maria Schneider, Jenny Runacre, Ian Hendry, Steven Berkoff.
When was The Passenger released and how long is it?
The Passenger was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
How much did The Passenger make at the box office?
The Passenger grossed $769K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Passenger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Passenger was composed by Ivan Vandor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Passenger?
The Passenger holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).