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.
Credits
The Ambitious One Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Edmond O'Brien
He was 44, 69 years old when he died
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as Mike Buchanan |
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Andréa Parisy
She was 23, 78 years old when she died
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as Dominique Rancourt |
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Pierre Brice
He was 30, 86 years old when he died
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as (Uncredited) |
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Denise Vernac
She was 43, 68 years old when she died
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as Mme. Edwige Rancourt |
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Richard Basehart
He was 45, 70 years old when he died
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as George Rancourt |
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Reg Lye
He was 47, 75 years old when he died
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as Matthews |
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Jean Marchat
He was 57, 64 years old when he died
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as Albert Rancourt - l'oncle |
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Nicole Berger
She was 25, 32 years old when she died
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as Claire Rancourt |
The Ambitious One Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Yves Allégret as Director. He was 54 (81) years old when He died
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Directing |
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W. P. Lipscomb as Writer. He was 72 (71) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Lee Robinson as Writer. He was 36 (80) years old when He died
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Writing |
