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West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys
A film about dreams, desperation, & bodybuilding
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.
Top Billed Cast
Elise Adams Carole Ann
John Zimmermann Guy Bridgeway
Gordy Cassel Jessica Priscilla Bridgeway
Catalina Cielo Leslie
Fred Davis Alfred
Lamont Douglas Cassius Carmichael
James Goodreau Eli Wilder
Gregory Hobson Muscle Man #1
Shelby Howes Joseph
LaEric Moore Jerome Bettis Carmichael
Kaleb Naquin Clerk
Zachary Van Zandt Terry Bridgeway
Claudio M. Venancio Brock
Angie Verastegui Andrea
Steven Waldren Ben
Terence R. Williams Sr. Marcus
Andrew Wombacher Jimmy Landrieu
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