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The Ambitious One

1959 · 89 min Drama
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Original Title L'Ambitieuse
Year 1959
Country France, Italy, Australia
Genre Drama
Director Yves Allégret
Runtime 89 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (1 votes)

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The Ambitious One has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1959. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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