
Jack Nicholson
David Locke


“I used to be somebody else...but I traded him in.”
Overview
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 Date
February 28, 1975
Runtime
2h 6m
Rating
7.2 / 10
Votes
566
Budget
Not available
Revenue
$768,744
Status
Released
Popularity
3.9
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Hotel Keeper (uncredited)

Witch Doctor (uncredited)
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German Stranger (uncredited)

Murderer (uncredited)

Police Inspector (uncredited)
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David Robertson (uncredited)
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