Movie Description
West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys
(2025)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jared Cliff LaReau
- Producer : Bum Lee,David Pons
- Writer : Jared Cliff LaReau
- Editor : Lloyd Moffett
- Cast : Elise Adams,John Zimmermann,Gordy Cassel,Stevie Cavalier,Catalina Cielo,Fred Davis,Lamont Douglas,James Goodreau,Gregory Hobson,Shelby Howes,LaEric Moore,Kaleb Naquin,Zachary Van Zandt,Claudio M. Venancio,Angie Verastegui,Steven Waldren,Terence R. Williams Sr.,Andrew Wombacher
Cast
Carole Ann
Guy Bridgeway
Jessica Priscilla Bridgeway
Stevie Baudier
Leslie
Alfred
Cassius Carmichael
Eli Wilder
Muscle Man #1
Joseph
Jerome Bettis Carmichael
Clerk
Terry Bridgeway
Brock
Andrea
Ben
Marcus
Jimmy Landrieu
Posters
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Rudy
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Jawbone
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Resurrecting the Champ
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Hands of Stone
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The Forge
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Mammal
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Homestead
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Chuck
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The Karate Kid
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The Cut
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El Chicano
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I'm Not Ashamed
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Not Without Hope
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Facts
Original TitleWest of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys
Status Released
Release Information
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2025-06-20
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 50m
Budget₹ 150000
Homepagehttps://www.westofgreatness.com/
Production CompaniesSomething Human,Staunch Character Films
Genres
- Drama
