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The Bourne Identity (1988)

The Bourne Identity (1988)
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Roger Young's made-for-TV adaptation of the Robert Ludlum novel, The Bourne Identity stars Richard Chamberlain as Jason Bourne, who washes up on the beach and is cared for by a doctor. Bourne has no memories, but is intrigued enough to investigate why he has the number of a Swiss bank account on his thigh. As Jason travels to various European cities following clues about his past, he begins to discover that his actions match those of the feared international terrorist Carlos. The book was filmed a second time in 2002 by Doug Liman with Matt Damon in the title role. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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Starring:
Richard Chamberlain, Jaclyn Smith, (more)
Director(s):
Roger Young
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Synopsis of The Bourne Identity

Roger Young's made-for-TV adaptation of the Robert Ludlum novel, The Bourne Identity stars Richard Chamberlain as Jason Bourne, who washes up on the beach and is cared for by a doctor. Bourne has no memories, but is intrigued enough to investigate why he has the number of a Swiss bank account on his thigh. As Jason travels to various European cities following clues about his past, he begins to discover that his actions match those of the feared international terrorist Carlos. The book was filmed a second time in 2002 by Doug Liman with Matt Damon in the title role. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
188 mins

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Director(s):
Roger Young
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    Patrick A.

    It is probably hard to appreciate this original Bourne saga after you have been taken on the wild, action packed adventure with Matt Damon. There is simply no comparison. In all fairness, this is 1988, and the concept of the story is intriguing. The movie is a bit drawn out, slows at times, and appears a bit hammy but worth watching to see the differences between the original and the remake.

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    LEANNE D.

    This film doesn't really grab you, and while Chamberlain and Smith are OK, they may have been somewhat miscast in their roles. I would like to visit the parts of Europe where gunplay continues uninterrupted by any police presence, and I would also like to lay my hands on one of those revolvers that is chambered for eight or nine rounds.

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    Frank H.

    Even though the movie with Matt Damon was fast-paced and made for this generation addicted to quick action and improvable situations, I liked the concept of this 1988 movie and a slower-paced story. I do agree that Chamberlain makes a more believable and humane Bourne than the emotionless killing machine that is the Damon character. There's more heartfelt romance in this version. ~FrankH.

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