Ambition (1991) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Ambition (1991) — Mitchell Osgood dreams of being a famous writer, but the book he has written constantly…
Ambition (1991) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Lou Diamond Phillips as Mitchell Osgood
- Clancy Brown as Albert Merrick
- Cecilia Peck as Julie
- Willard E. Pugh as Freddie
- Richard Bradford as Jordan
- Grace Zabriskie as Mrs. Merrick
- Katherine Armstrong as Roseanne
- JD Cullum as Jack
- Haing S. Ngor as Tatay
- Mik Scriba as Prison Guard #1
- Maria Rangel as Female Dancer
- Robert Harvey as Merrick's Attorney
- Teresa Bowman as Media Reporter #1
- Rick Scarry as Media Reporter #2
- Randy Hall as Male Dancer
Why Watch Ambition?
The Vibe: Ambition is a chilling, atmospheric, and full of suspense horror and thriller and drama movie from 1991. Directed by Scott D. Goldstein, and starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Clancy Brown, Cecilia Peck Mitchell Osgood dreams of being a famous writer, but the book he has written constantly is rejected by the editors.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 3.8/10, Ambition retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for thrill-seekers and fans of the macabre. If you enjoy movies that blends horror with thriller elements, Ambition deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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