Ambition
“To write the perfect thriller I had to get into the mind of a murderer. Now I can't get out.”
Synopsis
Mitchell Osgood dreams of being a famous writer, but the book he has written constantly is rejected by the editors. When the psychopathic killer Albert Merrik is released from prison after 15 years, Osgood believes that writing down the history of his crimes could be his breakthrough. Although he refuses to talk to him at first, Osgood follows him around and offers him a job in his book shop. To get the right impressions for his book, he feels that he has to experience Merrik psychopathic again.
Top Cast
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Lou Diamond Phillips
Mitchell Osgood
Clancy Brown
Albert Merrick
Cecilia Peck
Julie
Willard E. Pugh
Freddie
Richard Bradford
Jordan
Grace Zabriskie
Mrs. Merrick
Katherine Armstrong
Roseanne
JD Cullum
Jack
Haing S. Ngor
Tatay
Mik Scriba
Prison Guard #1
Maria Rangel
Female Dancer
Robert Harvey
Merrick's Attorney
Teresa Bowman
Media Reporter #1
Rick Scarry
Media Reporter #2
Randy Hall
Male Dancer
Celeste Yarnall
Beverly Hills Shopper
Karen Landry
Woman in Bookstore
Chris Mulkey
Man in Bookstore
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott D. Goldstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Lou Diamond Phillips
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Ambition
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott D. Goldstein
Lou Diamond Phillips
Leonard Rosenman
Jeffrey Jur
Scott D. Goldstein, Richard E. Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Lou Diamond Phillips
Screenplay
Scott D. Goldstein
Producer
Richard E. Johnson
Producer
Scott D. Goldstein
Director
Jeffrey Jur
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ambition
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ambition about?
Mitchell Osgood dreams of being a famous writer, but the book he has written constantly is rejected by the editors. When the psychopathic killer Albert Merrik is released from prison after 15 years, Osgood believes that writing down the history of his crimes could be his breakthrough. Although he refuses to talk to him at first, Osgood follows him around and offers him a job in his book shop. To get the right impressions for his book, he feels that he has to experience Merrik psychopathic again.
Who directed Ambition?
Ambition was directed by Scott D. Goldstein.
Who stars in Ambition?
The principal cast of Ambition includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Clancy Brown, Cecilia Peck, Willard E. Pugh, Richard Bradford.
When was Ambition released and how long is it?
Ambition was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Ambition?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ambition was composed by Leonard Rosenman.