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The Passenger

The Passenger

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 28, 1975

Runtime

2h 6m

Genres

Drama, Mystery, Thriller

User Score

73%

Original Title

Professione: reporter

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, C. C. Champion, CIPI Cinematografica S.A., Les Films Concordia

Director

Michelangelo Antonioni

Revenue

$768,744

Description

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.