The Ambitious One (1959)
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.
Director: Yves Allégret
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: October 14, 1959
Cast
- Edmond O'Brien - Mike Buchanan
- Richard Basehart - George Rancourt
- Andréa Parisy - Dominique Rancourt
- Nicole Berger - Claire Rancourt
- Nigel Lovell - André Rancourt
- Reg Lye - Matthews
- Denise Vernac - Edwige Rancourt
- Pierre Brice - (Uncredited)
- Jean Marchat - Albert Rancourt
Screenplay
Production: Silver Films, Films Chrysaor, Flora Film, Sud-Pacifique Films, Atel Film
Country: France, Italy, Australia, French Polynesia
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Yves Allégret
More Films in Genre: Drama
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 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 directed The Ambitious One?
- The Ambitious One was directed by Yves Allégret.
- Who stars in The Ambitious One?
- The Ambitious One stars Edmond O'Brien, Richard Basehart, Andréa Parisy, Nicole Berger, Nigel Lovell, Reg Lye.
- How long is The Ambitious One?
- The Ambitious One has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Ambitious One?
- The Ambitious One is a Drama film.
- Where was The Ambitious One produced?
- The Ambitious One was produced in France, Italy, Australia, French Polynesia.