The Passenger 1975
“I used to be somebody else...but I traded him in.”
What is The Passenger?
The Passenger is a 1975 drama, mystery, and thriller directed by Antonioni. It follows David Locke, an American journalist in northern Africa who assumes the identity of a deceased arms dealer who resembles him, subsequently drawing the attention of police and criminals.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 28, 1975
- Studios
- C. C. Champion, CIPI Cinematografica S.A., Les Films Concordia
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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Overview
The Passenger is a 1975 drama, mystery, and thriller directed by Antonioni. It follows David Locke, an American journalist in northern Africa who assumes the identity of a deceased arms dealer who resembles him, subsequently drawing the attention of police and criminals.
Culturally, the film is recognized for its themes of existentialism, identity, and disillusionment. Critics have praised the cinematography and the performance of Jack Nicholson in this atmospheric production.
Should you watch it?
“A world-weary journalist assumes the identity of a dead stranger to escape his own life.”
- Jack Nicholson's performance
- Antonioni's direction and cinematography
- Exploration of existentialism and identity
- The plot involves a slow-burn progression of a journalist's disillusionment.
Watch it if you enjoy mysteries focused on identity and existential themes.
This PG-rated drama and thriller features a tone of disillusionment and a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes.
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Is The Passenger worth watching?
The film received strong reviews, with critics specifically praising the direction and cinematography.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a duration of 2 hours and 6 minutes.
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What is the film's rating?
The movie is rated PG.
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