Jason Bourne

Jason Bourne

Year: 2016

Runtime: 123 min

Language: English

Director: Paul Greengrass

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After a decade of living off the grid, former CIA operative Jason Bourne is drawn back into a dangerous world he thought he had left behind. Pursued by CIA Director Robert Dewey and the skilled operative Heather Lee, Bourne must confront his shadowy past as a highly trained weapon. As he evades capture, he uncovers a ruthless network employing advanced technology and terror to maintain control, forcing him to fight for his survival and uncover the truth about his own past.

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1

Bourne's Reemergence

A decade after exposing Operation Blackbriar, Jason Bourne finally remembers his past and overcomes his amnesia. He has fully isolated himself from society and is making a living through underground fighting rings.

Ten years after Blackbriar exposure
2

Nicky Parsons Hacking

Nicky Parsons, Bourne's former contact, collaborates with a hacktivist group led by Christian Dassault. She decides to infiltrate the CIA's mainframe to expose their covert operations and inadvertently discovers documents about Bourne's recruitment into Treadstone.

CIA Headquarters
3

Parsons Travels to Athens

Upon uncovering vital information about Bourne and his father, Parsons travels to Athens to inform him. Her actions put her in danger as they catch the attention of CIA operatives Heather Lee and Robert Dewey.

Athens
4

Meeting Amidst Chaos

Parsons and Bourne meet during a violent protest in Greece, managing to evade CIA agents. She informs Bourne about the Iron Hand program, which surpasses Treadstone in danger.

Greece
5

Parsons' Murder

Tragedy strikes when Parsons is killed by the Asset, an assassin from Bourne's past. Her tragic end deeply affects Bourne as she passes him a key containing crucial information before dying.

Greece
6

Bourne Decodes CIA Files

Bourne tracks Dassault to Berlin where he decrypts the CIA files he received from Parsons. He learns that his father, Richard Webb, was involved in the early stages of the Treadstone program.

Berlin
7

CIA Discovers Bourne's Location

The malware embedded in the files alerts the CIA to Bourne's presence. Dewey swiftly organizes a team to capture him, while Lee attempts to erase any evidence of the data breach.

8

Confrontation with Dassault

Bourne confronts Dassault under the impression that he is trying to destroy CIA information. Their struggle results in Dassault’s death, leaving Bourne to extract more information from the apartment.

Berlin
9

Lee's Proposal

After extracting information, Lee contacts Bourne, wanting to persuade him to return to the CIA. However, she is unaware that Dewey has ordered the Asset to eliminate both her and Bourne.

10

Meeting with Malcolm Smith

Bourne arranges a meeting with Malcolm Smith, a former Treadstone operative, in London. During this critical encounter, Smith discloses that Bourne’s father intended to protect him from becoming part of the program.

London
11

Tragic Loss of Smith

As Bourne escapes from the meeting, the Asset ambushes Smith and murders him. This shocking event intensifies Bourne's determination to seek justice against those who have wronged him.

London
12

Tech Convention in Las Vegas

At the tech convention in Las Vegas, Dewey is set to debate Aaron Kalloor, the CEO of a surveillance-backed company. Unbeknownst to Kalloor, Dewey has ordered the Asset to ensure his silence.

Las Vegas
13

Bourne Prevents Assassination

Just in time, Bourne arrives at the convention and stops the Asset from assassinating Kalloor. A fierce confrontation ensues, ultimately leading to a violent clash with Dewey’s forces.

Las Vegas
14

Final Showdown

In an intense climax, Bourne confronts Dewey and overcomes him, while Lee acts in self-defense to eliminate Dewey. The confrontation with the Asset concludes with Bourne emerging victorious yet again.

Las Vegas
15

Bourne's Departure

In the aftermath of the chaos, Lee gains support for a humane approach to the CIA and proposes that Bourne return. However, Bourne reveals his mistrust before disappearing into the shadows once more.

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