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The Bronze

The Bronze

There's no place like third.

20166.01h 48m

Overview

In 2004, Hope Ann Greggory became an American hero after winning the bronze medal for the women's gymnastics team. Today, she's still living in her small hometown, washed-up and embittered. Stuck in the past, Hope must reassess her life when a promising young gymnast threatens her local celebrity status.

Directed by Bryan Buckley
Written by Melissa Rauch, Winston Rauch
Produced by Stephanie Langhoff
Box OfficeBudget: $3.5MRevenue: $616K

Top Cast

Melissa Rauch

Melissa Rauch

Hope Annabelle Greggory

Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Stan Greggory

Thomas Middleditch

Thomas Middleditch

Ben Lawfort

Sebastian Stan

Sebastian Stan

Lance Tucker

Cecily Strong

Cecily Strong

Janice Townsend

Haley Lu Richardson

Haley Lu Richardson

Maggie Townsend

Dale Raoul

Dale Raoul

Doris

Craig Kilborn

Craig Kilborn

Heath Parker

D

Dominique Dawes

Dominique Dawes

O

Olga Korbut

Olga Korbut

Themes & Keywords

small towngymnasticsohiogymnastolympic athletelocal celebrity

About The Bronze

The Bronze is a drama, comedy film released in 2016 exploring themes of small town, gymnastics, ohio, gymnast, olympic athlete, local celebrity. Directed by Bryan Buckley, it stars Melissa Rauch, Gary Cole, Thomas Middleditch. In 2004, Hope Ann Greggory became an American hero after winning the bronze medal for the women's gymnastics team. Today, she's still living in her small hometown, washed-up and embittered. Stuck in the past, Hope must reassess her life when a promising young gymnast threatens her local celebrity status.

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