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THE BOURNE IDENTITY script

A fishing trawler rescues an amnesiac man with a bullet wound and a hidden Swiss bank account number, who later discovers his name is Jason Bourne and he possesses highly specialized combat and survival skills. The Central Intelligence Agency's Treadstone program, led by Ted Conklin, activates assassins to eliminate Bourne after he accesses his bank account and evades capture at the United States Consulate in Zurich. Bourne, accompanied by Marie Kreutz, a German wanderer, travels to Paris to uncover his past, where he learns he was an assassin for Treadstone and was involved in a failed mission to kill exiled African dictator Nykwana Wombosi. After a series of confrontations with other Treadstone assassins and the police, Bourne confronts Conklin, who is then assassinated by another Treadstone operative, Manheim. Six months later, Bourne reunites with Marie, having exposed the Treadstone program and its successor, Blackbriar, to the Central Intelligence Agency.

Writer
Tony Gilroy
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0258463
Script date
9/20/00
55Scenes
13Characters
70Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

THE BOURNE IDENTITY Save the Cat analysis

An amnesiac man is rescued at sea and discovers clues to his identity, leading him to a clandestine CIA operation.

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Key characters

Jason Bourne

Jason Bourne is listed as Protagonist. An amnesiac with highly specialized combat and survival skills. In the parsed data, Jason Bourne is connected to 33 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

33 scenes / 25 dialogue lines

Marie Kreutz

Marie Kreutz is listed as Supporting. A German wanderer who becomes Bourne's companion. In the parsed data, Marie Kreutz is connected to 17 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.

17 scenes / 7 dialogue lines

Ted Conklin

Ted Conklin is listed as Treadstone Director. Buttoned-down, square-jawed head of the Treadstone project. In the parsed data, Ted Conklin is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.

8 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Zorn

Zorn is listed as Treadstone Official. Conklin's number two, a brilliant bloodless lapdog. In the parsed data, Zorn is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 13.

7 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Ward Abbott

Ward Abbott is listed as CIA Official. A slick, high-ranking CIA official. In the parsed data, Ward Abbott is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.

5 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Nykwana Wombosi

Nykwana Wombosi is listed as Antagonist. African ex-dictator in exile. In the parsed data, Nykwana Wombosi is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 32.

4 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Castel

Castel is listed as Antagonist. A Treadstone assassin. In the parsed data, Castel is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 27.

4 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Manheim

Manheim is listed as Antagonist. A Treadstone assassin. In the parsed data, Manheim is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 26.

4 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Giancarlo

Giancarlo is listed as Supporting. An aging, bloodshot engineer on a fishing boat who helps Bourne. In the parsed data, Giancarlo is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

3 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

The Captain

The Captain is listed as Supporting. Brutal and impatient captain of the fishing boat. In the parsed data, The Captain is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 3.

3 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

The Professor

The Professor is listed as Antagonist. A highly skilled assassin and piano teacher. In the parsed data, The Professor is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 51.

3 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Marshall

Marshall is listed as CIA Official. A CIA bigwig. In the parsed data, Marshall is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.

3 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Mrs. Doyle

Mrs. Doyle is listed as Supporting. A long-time spy shrink and intelligence expert. In the parsed data, Mrs. Doyle is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 44.

1 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. OCEAN - NIGHT

    A fishing trawler discovers a human body in the ocean.

  2. 2. EXT. FISHING BOAT DECK - NIGHT

    The sailors argue over the body, which suddenly shows signs of life.

  3. 3. INT. FISHING BOAT BUNK ROOM - NIGHT

    Giancarlo tends to the man while the Captain demands he be left to his fate.

    Jason Bourne, Giancarlo, The Captain
  4. 4. INT. FISHING BOAT BUNK ROOM - DAWN

    Giancarlo operates on the man, removing bullet fragments and a plastic tube from his hip.

    Jason Bourne, Giancarlo
  5. 5. INT. FISHING BOAT BUNK ROOM - DAY

    Giancarlo examines the plastic tube, revealing a Zurich bank account number.

    Jason Bourne, Giancarlo
  6. 6. INT. FISHING BOAT HEAD - NIGHT

    The man tests his memory and language skills in a mirror.

    Jason Bourne
  7. 7. INT. CIA HEADQUARTERS CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY

    Marshall briefs CIA officials on Nykwana Wombosi's threats.

    Nykwana Wombosi, Marshall, Ward Abbott
  8. 8. EXT. ZURICH PARK - NIGHT

    Bourne is confronted by police and fights them off.

    Jason Bourne
  9. 9. INT. TREADSTONE - DAY

    Conklin and Zorn discuss the pressure from Abbott.

    Ted Conklin, Zorn
  10. 10. INT. CIA COMMISSARY - NIGHT

    Abbott and Conklin discuss the fallout from the Marseille incident.

    Ward Abbott, Ted Conklin
  11. 11. INT. BANK SAFETY DEPOSIT VIEWING ROOM - DAY

    Bourne discovers his identity and multiple passports in a safety deposit box.

    Jason Bourne
  12. 12. INT. U.S. CONSULATE ZURICH - VISA ROOM - DAY

    Bourne observes Marie Kreutz arguing with a clerk.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz
  13. 13. INT. CIA OFFICE COMPLEX - NIGHT

    Conklin and Zorn discuss the confirmation that Bourne accessed the account.

    Ted Conklin, Zorn
  14. 14. INT. U.S. CONSULATE - VISA ROOM - DAY

    Bourne attempts to get a visa but panics and leaves.

    Jason Bourne
  15. 15. INT. U.S. CONSULATE LOBBY - DAY

    Bourne attempts to escape the consulate but is confronted by security.

    Jason Bourne
  16. 16. INT. U.S. CONSULATE OFFICE HALLWAY - DAY

    Bourne runs through the office hallways.

    Jason Bourne
  17. 17. INT. U.S. CONSULATE FIRE STAIRWELL - DAY

    Bourne enters the stairwell.

    Jason Bourne
  18. 18. INT. U.S. CONSULATE GROUND FLOOR CORRIDOR - DAY

    Security discusses the evacuation of the building.

  19. 19. INT. U.S. CONSULATE BACK STAIRWAY - DAY

    Bourne climbs the stairs while security pursues him.

    Jason Bourne
  20. 20. INT. U.S. CONSULATE FIFTH-FLOOR GRAND HALLWAY - DAY

    Bourne misdirects the crowd to escape.

    Jason Bourne
  21. 21. INT. U.S. CONSULATE MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY

    Bourne barricades himself in the conference room and escapes through the window.

    Jason Bourne
  22. 22. EXT. U.S. CONSULATE BUILDING WALL - DAY

    Bourne climbs down the side of the building.

    Jason Bourne
  23. 23. EXT. ALLEYWAY NEAR U.S. CONSULATE - DAY

    Bourne convinces Marie to give him a ride.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz
  24. 24. INT. TREADSTONE COMMUNICATIONS DESK - NIGHT

    Conklin and his team track Bourne's movements.

    Ted Conklin, Zorn
  25. 25. INT. BARCELONA GRAND HOUSE MUSIC ROOM - DAY

    The Professor receives an activation signal.

    The Professor
  26. 26. INT. HAMBURG CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY

    Manheim receives an activation signal.

    Manheim
  27. 27. EXT. ROMAN CAFE - DAY

    Castel receives an activation signal.

    Castel
  28. 28. EXT. ROAD ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF ZURICH - DAY

    Bourne and Marie negotiate the terms of their trip.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz
  29. 29. INT. CASTEL'S STORAGE UNIT - DAY

    Castel prepares his equipment.

    Castel
  30. 30. INT. THE RED CAR - DUSK

    Bourne and Marie drive through the Alps.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz
  31. 31. EXT. ZURICH BANK - DAY/DUSK

    Manheim assassinates Apfel.

    Manheim
  32. 32. INT. PARIS MORGUE - NIGHT

    Wombosi inspects a body.

    Nykwana Wombosi
  33. 33. INT. TRUCKSTOP CAFE - NIGHT

    Bourne and Marie discuss his amnesia and his strange, instinctual combat skills while at a cafe.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz
  34. 34. INT. TREADSTONE RESEARCH DESK - DAY

    Conklin and his team analyze surveillance footage of Bourne and Marie.

    Ted Conklin, Zorn
  35. 35. INT. ZURICH AIRPORT HOTEL ROOM - NIGHT

    Manheim waits in a hotel room with his gear and a photo of Bourne.

    Manheim
  36. 36. INT. WOMBOSI'S PARIS COMPOUND - NIGHT

    Wombosi sits alone in his throne room, drinking and armed.

    Nykwana Wombosi
  37. 37. EXT. FRENCH ROADSIDE - DAWN

    Bourne and Marie rest at dawn; Bourne expresses his confusion about his identity.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz
  38. 38. INT. TREADSTONE CONKLIN'S OFFICE - DAY

    Abbott confronts Conklin about the lack of progress and brings in new personnel.

    Ward Abbott, Ted Conklin, Zorn
  39. 39. INT. PARIS APARTMENT - DAY

    Bourne and Marie enter his apartment; Bourne discovers he is linked to a man named John Michael Kane who is dead.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz
  40. 40. INT. Paris Apartment - DAY

    Bourne fights Castel, who eventually jumps out the window to escape.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz, Castel, The Captain
  41. 41. EXT. Paris Apartment Building - DAY

    Castel lands on a car outside.

    Castel
  42. 42. INT. Paris Apartment - DAY

    Bourne convinces Marie to leave with him.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz, The Captain
  43. 43. INT. Wombosi Compound Main Hallway - DAY

    Wombosi rages about the threat against him.

    Nykwana Wombosi
  44. 44. INT. CIA Psychoacoustics Lab - DAY

    CIA officials analyze a recording of Bourne.

    Marshall, Ward Abbott, Ted Conklin, Zorn, Mrs. Doyle
  45. 45. INT. Peter Rawlins' Office - DAY

    Bourne visits Alliance Security to investigate his past.

    Jason Bourne
  46. 46. INT. PARIS MORGUE FRONT DESK - NIGHT

    Bourne and Marie visit the morgue to find information on John Michael Kane, but the body is missing.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz
  47. 47. INT. MORGUE FREEZER ROOM - NIGHT

    Bourne discovers the body is missing and confronts the Morgue Boss.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz
  48. 48. INT. FRONT DESK AREA - NIGHT

    Bourne rips a page from the morgue logbook and escapes with Marie.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz
  49. 49. EXT. PARIS STREET - NIGHT

    Bourne analyzes the stolen logbook page and identifies Nykwana Wombosi.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz
  50. 50. EXT. Quai - DAY

    Bourne and Marie are pursued by the Professor and police through Paris streets.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz, The Professor
  51. 51. INT. Metro Car - DAY

    Bourne and Marie escape onto a train; the Professor follows.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz, The Professor
  52. 52. EXT. Street/Alley near Platform - DAY

    Bourne gives Marie the locker key and they part ways.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz
  53. 53. EXT. Banks of the Seine - NIGHT

    Bourne confronts Conklin; Manheim assassinates Conklin.

    Jason Bourne, Ted Conklin, Manheim
  54. 54. INT. CIA Operations Conference Room - DAY

    Abbott briefs the CIA on the termination of Treadstone and the start of Blackbriar.

    Marshall, Ward Abbott, Zorn
  55. 55. EXT. Martha's Vineyard - DAY

    Bourne reunites with Marie six months later.

    Jason Bourne, Marie Kreutz

Dialogue examples

I paid this fucking guy -- I paid him four thousand dollars -- my last four thousand dollars to marry me, okay? -- I told this to the case officer last week...

Marie Kreutz / Scene 12

Come with me. I can get us out of here. I know it. Then we can think. Then we can work it out. We'll explain it then. Once we're safe. I can protect you.

Jason Bourne / Scene 42

We're talking about Marseille. We're talking about Nykwana Wombosi. And I'm asking you if this abortion in Marseille has anything to do with Treadstone.

Ward Abbott / Scene 10

Fuck that. He lives? He dies? I don't care. We've wasted two hours on this shit already. You do what you can, but we're not going back.

The Captain / Scene 3

He's not lying. He's very highly stressed, but he's not lying. He's confused. He's aggressively searching for a way out of the chaos.

Mrs. Doyle / Scene 44

You're awake. Can you hear me? You've been shot. I'm trying to help you. You were in the water. You've been shot. It's okay now.

Giancarlo / Scene 4

...this is my picture... he's got my picture -- this is me -- this is Zurich -- this... this... this is yesterday --

Marie Kreutz / Scene 40

-- no! -- the other way! -- take the backstairs! -- the backstairs! -- he's on the other side -- there's a bomb! --

Jason Bourne / Scene 20

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