Blind Ambition (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 1979, Blind Ambition is a war & politics and drama series.
What it’s about. The Watergate crisis as viewed by John Dean and his wife Maureen, based on their personal accounts -- his best-seller, her book on how it affected their marriage -- and distilled into an eight-hour drama with all of the political figures of the day parading by as Dean relates his story to his attorney when his world, based on blind ambition, begins crashing down on him.
Who’s in it. Blind Ambition stars Martin Sheen as John Dean, Theresa Russell as Maureeen Dean, Michael Callan as Charles Colson and Lonny Chapman as L. Patrick Gray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Blind Ambition 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 Blind Ambition page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blind Ambition tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Band of Brothers, Game of Thrones and Shōgun.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blind Ambition (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blind Ambition change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blind Ambition worth watching?
- Blind Ambition holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war & politics and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blind Ambition?
- Blind Ambition stars Martin Sheen, Theresa Russell, Michael Callan, Lonny Chapman and William Daniels.
- When was Blind Ambition released?
- Blind Ambition was released in 1979.