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The Passenger

I used to be somebody else...but I traded him in.

★ 7.2 1975 126 min PG-13 DramaMysteryThriller

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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Release
1975-02-28
Rating
PG-13
TMDB score
7.2/10
Original language
IT
Status
Released
Production
Italy, France, Spain
Studio
C. C. Champion, CIPI Cinematografica S.A., Les Films Concordia
Topicshoteljournalistlondon, englandbarcelona, spainafricawar correspondentidentitymunich, germany

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