The Ambitious One (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1959, The Ambitious One is a drama film directed by Yves Allégret, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. The Ambitious One stars Edmond O'Brien as Mike Buchanan, Richard Basehart as George Rancourt, Andréa Parisy as Dominique Rancourt and Nicole Berger as Claire Rancourt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Ambitious One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ambitious One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ambitious One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ambitious One (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ambitious One change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ambitious One worth watching?
- The Ambitious One holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ambitious One?
- The Ambitious One stars Edmond O'Brien, Richard Basehart, Andréa Parisy, Nicole Berger and Nigel Lovell.
- When was The Ambitious One released?
- The Ambitious One was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.