The Ambitious One
Originally released in 1959. The Ambitious One is a drama film. directed by Yves Allégret. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edmond O'Brien, Richard Basehart, and Andréa Parisy
Synopsis
This Yves Allegret film is set in French Polynesia and stars Edmond O'Brien, Richard Basehart, Andrea Parisy, Nicole Berger and Reg Lye. Basehart is the black sheep of a wealthy family of mining financiers based in France. He dumps the family life style and heads to Tahiti to make it on his own. His wife, Andrea Parisy, is less than amused with Basehart's choice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Silver Films
- Films Chrysaor
- Flora Film
- Sud-Pacifique Films
- Atel Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ambitious One about?
This Yves Allegret film is set in French Polynesia and stars Edmond O'Brien, Richard Basehart, Andrea Parisy, Nicole Berger and Reg Lye. Basehart is the black sheep of a wealthy family of mining fi...
Who directed The Ambitious One?
The Ambitious One was directed by Yves Allégret.
How long is The Ambitious One?
The Ambitious One has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Ambitious One released?
The Ambitious One was released on October 14, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ambitious One?
The main cast of The Ambitious One includes Edmond O'Brien, Richard Basehart, Andréa Parisy, Nicole Berger, Nigel Lovell.