
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.

Jack Nicholson
David Locke

Maria Schneider
Girl

Jenny Runacre
Rachel Locke

Ian Hendry
Martin Knight

Steven Berkoff
Stephen
Ambroise Mbia
Achebe

José María Caffarel
Hotel Keeper (uncredited)

James Campbell
Witch Doctor (uncredited)
Manfred Spies
German Stranger (uncredited)

Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé
Murderer (uncredited)

Ángel del Pozo
Police Inspector (uncredited)
Charles Mulvehill
David Robertson (uncredited)

Bad Education
Bad Education

The Good German
The Good German

Lucky Number Slevin
Lucky Number Slevin

The Wages of Fear
The Wages of Fear

Before Sunset
Before Sunset

28 Days Later
28 Days Later

The Interpreter
The Interpreter

9 Songs
9 Songs

Apocalypse Now
Apocalypse Now

A History of Violence
A History of Violence

Talk to Her
Talk to Her

The Godfather
The Godfather