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Director:
Roger Young
Writers (WGA):
Robert Ludlum (novel)
Carol Sobieski (teleplay)
Contact:
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Release Date:
8 May 1988 (USA) more
Plot:
A man is washed ashore the beach of a small French village during a heavy storm. A retired doctor takes care of the unconscious stranger... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
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Classic Actor Richard Chamberlain Talks Obama, New Film
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User Comments:
A Wonderful Film more (37 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Richard Chamberlain ... Jason Bourne

Jaclyn Smith ... Marie St. Jacques
Anthony Quayle ... Gen. François Villiers
Donald Moffat ... David Abbott
Yorgo Voyagis ... Carlos
Peter Vaughan ... Fritz Koenig
Denholm Elliott ... Geoffrey Washburn

Michael Habeck ... The fat man

Wolf Kahler ... Gold Glasses
Philip Madoc ... Pierre D'Armacourt
Bill Wallis ... Chernak
Franziskus Abgottspon ... Zurich cabbie #2 (as Franciscus Abgottspon)
Frederick Bartman ... Man in bank lobby
John Carlin ... Albert Stossel, asst. manager
George Lane Cooper ... Fritz Koenig's driver
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Additional Details

Runtime:
185 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | French | German
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono | Stereo (remix for video release)
Filming Locations:
Alpes-Maritimes, France more

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Factual errors: A suppressor (silencer) is used on a revolver, but suppressors don't work on revolvers because of gas escape from around the cylinder. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Porne Ultimatum (2008) (V) more

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12 out of 17 people found the following comment useful.
A Wonderful Film, 25 July 2006
10/10
Author: Jesse Dunaway (brimleg) from Sasebo, Japan

I have no intention of spoiling this film for anyone. Sorry, you will have to view it for yourself.

The film is outstanding for 1988 and even more so for a "made for TV" film. My favourite thing is the fact that it is a better adaptation than the 2002 remake starring Matt Damon.

While the newer version has all the cinematographic advantages, this film is just more faithful to Robert Ludlum's book and I am excited every time I watch.

Treat yourself to a great movie night. Get a bucket of Popcorn, chips, Pizza and Soda. Keep the remote handy for those intermissions you require (the pause button) and just get ready to enjoy.

10 stars **********

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