The Bourne Identity
Mystery, Thriller
Universal Studios  (2002) 119 mins PG-13

7.7 (95,671 votes)
Academy Award® Winner Matt Damon stars in this explosive, action-packed hit filled with incredible fight sequences. Found with two bullets in his back, Jason Bourne discovers he has the skills of a very dangerous man and no memory of his violent past. Racing to unlock the secret of his own identity, he discovers the deadly truth: he's an elite government agent, a 20 million dollar weapon the government no longer trusts. Now this top operative is the government's number one target in this super-charged, thrill-a-minute spectacular loaded with "non-stop action!" (Bill Zwecker, FOX-TV)...

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Cast and Crew
Matt Damon  ......  Jason Bourne
Franka Potente  ......  Marie
Brian Cox  ......  Ward Abbott
Chris Cooper  ......  Conklin
Clive Owen  ......  The Professor
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje  ......  Wombosi
Director  .....  Doug Liman
Producer  .....  Doug Liman; Patrick Crowley; Richard N. Gladstein
Writer  .....  Tony Gilroy; William Blake Herron; W. Blake Herron
Notes
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Jason is climbing down the wall of the building, after escaping from the bank security, when the ledge/fire escape falls, it is obvious a stunt double is used when Jason is hanging from the wall. (more)

Trivia:
Both Brian Cox and Chris Cooper shot all their initial scenes in just five days. Both actors later returned for re-shoots to adjust the film's ending. Cox's abandoned re-shot scenes can be found on the DVD. (more)

Filming Locations:
Avenue Kleber, Paris 8, Paris, France (more)

Quotes:
Jason Bourne: How could I forget about you? You're the only person I know. (more)

Awards:
3 wins & 4 nominations (more)