science fiction
film directed by Alex Proyas
. It was adapted from a screenplay written by Proyas, David S. Goyer
and Lem Dobbs
. The film stars Rufus Sewell
, Kiefer Sutherland
, Jennifer Connelly
, and William Hurt
. Sewell plays John Murdoch, a man suffering from amnesia who finds himself accused of murder. Murdoch attempts to discover his true identity to clear his name while on the run from the police and a mysterious group known only as the "Strangers".
The majority of the film was shot at Fox Studios Australia
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First there was darkness. Then came the Strangers.
You are probably wondering why I keep appearing in your memories, John. It is because I have inserted myself into them.
The only place home exists is in your head.
[While being hung upside-down by Mr. Book] Maybe you have finally found what you are looking for and it's going to bite you on your--
This one is still warm. What is it? The recollections of a great lover? A cataloge of conquests? We will soon find out. [A Stranger gives him two vials] You wouldn't appreciate that, would you, Mr. Whatever-your-name-is?
I know this is gonna sound crazy, but what if we never knew each other before now? What if the first time we ever met was last night in our apartment. And everything you remember, and everything I’m supposed to remember never really happened. Someone just wants us to think it did.
[to John Murdoch] I have become the monster you were intended to be.
Instincts are irrational, Mr. Wall. We must follow where they lead, yes?
There used to be a ferry when I was a boy, biggest thing you ever saw, lit up like a floating birthday cake.
It seems you have discovered your unpleasant nature.