The Bourne Identity
Wounded to the brink of death and suffering from amnesia, Jason Bourne is rescued at sea by a fisherman. With nothing to go on but a Swiss bank account number, he starts to reconstruct his life, but finds that many people he encounters want him dead. However, Bourne realizes that he has the combat and mental skills of a world-class spy—but who does he work for?
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About The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Identity is a 1988 English-language drama and action & adventure series created by Robert Ludlum. The cast is led by Richard Chamberlain, Jaclyn Smith, Anthony Quayle. It spans 1 season and 2 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings.
The Bourne Identity was produced by Warner Bros. Television, Alan Shayne Productions, and ABC and made in United States of America. It was first aired on May 8, 1988.
- Director
- Roger Young
- Created by
- Robert Ludlum
- Writers
- Carol Sobieski
- First aired
- May 8, 1988
- Last aired
- May 9, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (2 episodes)
- Network
- ABC
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Television, Alan Shayne Productions, ABC
The Bourne Identity cast & crew
The Bourne Identity was created by Robert Ludlum and written by Carol Sobieski.
The cast features Richard Chamberlain as Jason Bourne, Jaclyn Smith as Marie St. Jacques, Anthony Quayle as François Villiers, Donald Moffat as David Abbott, Yorgo Voyagis as Carlos, and Peter Vaughan as Fritz Koenig.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Laurence Rosenthal, cinematography is by Tony Pierce-Roberts, and it was produced by Robert Ludlum and Frederick Muller.
Is The Bourne Identity worth watching?
The Bourne Identity holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 100 ratings, a solidly received drama series.
With 1 season and 2 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama and action & adventure, The Bourne Identity is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Bourne Identity
Richard Chamberlain
Jason Bourne
Jaclyn Smith
Marie St. Jacques
Anthony Quayle
François Villiers
Donald Moffat
David Abbott
Yorgo Voyagis
Carlos
Peter Vaughan
Fritz Koenig
Denholm Elliott
Washburn
The Bourne Identity — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Bourne Identity in United States?
The Bourne Identity is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Bourne Identity in?
The Bourne Identity is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Bourne Identity are there?
The Bourne Identity has 1 season with 2 episodes in total.
▸What is The Bourne Identity rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 100 ratings.
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