Ambition
To write the perfect thriller I had to get into the mind of a murderer. Now I can't get out.
1991-06-02 | 94 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Lou Diamond PhillipsMitchell Osgood
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Clancy BrownAlbert Merrick
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Cecilia PeckJulie
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Willard E. PughFreddie
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Richard BradfordJordan
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Grace ZabriskieMrs. Merrick
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JD CullumJack
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Haing S. NgorTatay
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Mik ScribaPrison Guard #1
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Maria RangelFemale Dancer
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Robert HarveyMerrick's Attorney
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Rick ScarryMedia Reporter #2
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Randy HallMale Dancer
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Celeste YarnallBeverly Hills Shopper
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Karen LandryWoman in Bookstore
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Chris MulkeyMan in Bookstore