About The Bourne Ultimatum (HBO)

The Bourne Ultimatum is a 2007 action-thriller film. It's the third installment in the Bourne Franchise. Matt Damon reprises his role as Jason Bourne, a former CIA assassin suffering from psychogenic amnesia, as he attempts to unveil his past while avoiding government operatives bent on killing him.

Making / Production

Directed by Paul Greengrass and produced by Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley, and Paul L. Sandberg. The screenplay was penned by Tony Gilroy, Scott Z. Burns, and George Nolfi, based on Robert Ludlum's novel of the same name.

Actors

• Matt Damon as Jason Bourne: A determined and resourceful former CIA assassin who is on a quest to uncover his past.
• Julia Stiles as Nicky Parsons: A former CIA operative who assists Bourne in his journey.
• David Strathairn as Noah Vosen: A CIA deputy director determined to eliminate Bourne.
• Joan Allen as Pamela Landy: An honest and determined CIA officer who assists Bourne.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The foot chase in Tangier was filmed in actual streets of the city, as a part of an effort to keep the authenticity of the location.
• Many scenes showcased in the movie were shot in docu-drama style to give a feeling of realism.
• By the end of Matt Damon’s tenure as Jason Bourne, he had spent almost a full year of his life living in Europe for filming.

Awards

The Bourne Ultimatum won three Academy Awards, including Best Film Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Sound Editing in 2008.

Quotes

• "I remember. I remember everything." - Jason Bourne
• "You don't understand. You don't remember. I do." - Nicky Parsons
• "Someone started all of this, and I'm going to find them." - Jason Bourne

Music, Soundtrack

• Moby's song "Extreme Ways" was used as the main theme for the movie.
• John Powell returned to score The Bourne Ultimatum, after having scored the previous two films.
• The Soundtrack album was released on July 31, 2007.