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Ambition

Ambition

1992 9mComedyDrama

Follows a day in the life of a young artist who longs for professional success and the attention of beautiful women, but who encounters only frustration and violence.

2.9/5

TMDB score· 13 votes

Synopsis

Follows a day in the life of a young artist who longs for professional success and the attention of beautiful women, but who encounters only frustration and violence.

Behind it

Hal HartleyHal HartleyDirectorMichael SpillerMichael SpillerCinematography

Cast

George Feaster
Hannah Sullivan
Rick Groel
James McCauleyJames McCauley
David Troup
Chris Buck
Bill SageBill Sage
Bob GosseBob Gosse
Lisa GorlitskyLisa Gorlitsky

Director

Hal Hartley

Writer

Hal Hartley

Release date

31 Jan 1992

Runtime

9m

Studio

Good Machine, Alive From Off Center, Twin Cities Public Television

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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