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20/06/2025 Drama 1h 50m
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A film about dreams, desperation, & bodybuilding

Overview

In a fading Louisiana town, Jerome dreams of Hollywood while Terry seeks escape from a troubled home. United by desperation, they train for a high-stakes bodybuilding competition that becomes their shot at something more. Filmed over 18 months, WEST OF GREATNESS blazes a bold new trail in cinematic storytelling, blending raw documentary with scripted drama. It's a haunting, human story of ambition, survival, and the quiet bond that forms when there's nothing left to lose.

  1. Jared Cliff LaReau

    Writer, Director

Top billed cast

  1. Elise Adams

    Carole Ann

  2. John Zimmermann

    Guy Bridgeway

  3. Gordy Cassel

    Jessica Priscilla Bridgeway

  4. Stevie Cavalier

    Stevie Baudier

  5. Catalina Cielo

    Leslie

  6. Fred Davis

    Alfred

  7. Lamont Douglas

    Cassius Carmichael

  8. James Goodreau

    Eli Wilder

  9. Gregory Hobson

    Muscle Man #1

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$150,000.00

Revenue
$0.00

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