The movie “Ambition” from 1991 is a thrilling drama that tells the story of Mitchell Osgood, an aspiring writer whose book keeps getting rejected by editors. Mitchell finds his potential breakthrough when he follows the life of Albert Merrik, a psychopath who just got released from prison. The movie stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Clancy Brown and Cecilia Peck and explores the fascinating behind the scenes facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting for “Ambition” took place in Los Angeles, California, USA. It started filming on the 25th of June in 1990. The rich and varied landscape of LA provided the perfect backdrop for this thriller movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Lou Diamond Phillips | Mitchell Osgood |
| Clancy Brown | Albert Merrick |
| Cecilia Peck | Julie |
| Richard Bradford | Jordan |
| Willard E. Pugh | Freddie |
| Grace Zabriskie | Mrs. Merrick |
| Katherine Armstrong | Roseanne |
| JD Cullum | Jack |
| Haing S. Ngor | Tatay |
| Mik Scriba | Prison Guard #1 |
| Randy Hall | Male Dancer |
| Maria Rangel | Female Dancer |
| Robert Harvey | Merrick’s Attorney |
| Teresa Bowman | Media Reporter #1 |
| Rick Scarry | Media Reporter #2 |
| Aaron Seville | Media Reporter #3 |
| Steve Whiteford | Media Reporter #4 |
| Maggie Egan | Anchor |
| Anita Ortega | Hispanic Woman |
| David Burton Morris | Man in Corvette |
| Celeste Yarnall | Beverly Hills Shopper |
| Bert Conway | Gruff Man |
| Kevin Shaw | Co-Worker |
| Ken Kerman | Prison Guard #2 |
| Karen Landry | Woman in Bookstore |
| Chris Mulkey | Man in Bookstore |
| Michelle Milantoni | Middle-Aged Woman |
| Jake Jacobs | Suit and Tie Man |
| David Allyn | Non-Descript Man |
| Wayne Federman | Wiseass |
| Daniel Robbins | Waiter |
| Diana Michelle | Long-Haired Hooker |
Trivia and Facts
- The script for “Ambition” was completed by Lou Diamond Phillips in the year 1986, right after he finished production on the film La Bamba (1987).
- The movie features references to the Oprah Winfrey Show, which debuted in 1986.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
