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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 85.5 / 100
1975·Drama / Thriller / Mystery·2h 6m

THE PASSENGER

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

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.

Above the Line
Michelangelo Antonioni·DirectorMark Peploe·ScreenplayMichelangelo Antonioni·ScreenplayLuciano Tovoli·Director of PhotographyMichelangelo Antonioni·Editor
Cast
Jack Nicholson·David LockeMaria Schneider·GirlJenny Runacre·Rachel LockeIan Hendry·Martin KnightSteven Berkoff·StephenAmbroise Mbia·AchebeJosé María Caffarel·Hotel Keeper (uncredited)James Campbell·Witch Doctor (uncredited)Manfred Spies·German Stranger (uncredited)Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé·Murderer (uncredited)
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Michelangelo Antonioni·Director
Writing· 5
Mark Peploe·ScreenplayMichelangelo Antonioni·ScreenplayMiguel De Echarri·ScreenplayPeter Wollen·ScreenplayEnrico Sannia·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Luciano Tovoli·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Michelangelo Antonioni·EditorFranco Arcalli·Editor
Production· 1
Carlo Ponti·Producer
By the Numbers
85.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
88%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$769K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tense, Stark, Mysterious
Composition
Split
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features two men's faces, one on the left and one on the right, rendered in a stark red and black color scheme against a solid red background. A yell”

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Key Elements
Car
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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