Ambition (1991)

To write the perfect thriller I had to get into the mind of a murderer. Now I can't get out.

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.

Director: Scott D. Goldstein
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 94 min
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Music: Leonard Rosenman
Cinematography: Jeffrey Jur
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Scott D. Goldstein
More Films in Genre: Horror, Thriller, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Ambition stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Clancy Brown, Cecilia Peck, Willard E. Pugh, Richard Bradford, Grace Zabriskie.
How long is Ambition?
Ambition has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Ambition?
Ambition is a Horror, Thriller, Drama film.
Where was Ambition produced?
Ambition was produced in United States of America.