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Halfway to Amarillo

Halfway to Amarillo

What happens when your characters come to life?

2025•1h 22m•7.8/10
ComedyWesternRomance

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🎬TMDb
7.8/10(4)

Michael Coleman, a struggling writer battling severe writer’s block, is racing to finish his second novel, an 1880s Western. As pressure mounts, he hits rock bottom, losing his girlfriend and his creative spark. In a surreal twist, his novel’s protagonist, outlaw Eli West, comes to life in modern-day Los Angeles. He is followed by the villainous sheriff Morgan Ambrose. As the two wreak havoc and form an unexpected romantic bond. Michael must wrangle his creations, confront his personal turmoil, and meet his looming deadline.

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Production

Gravitas Ventures

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Peter Giles

Peter Giles

Sheriff Morgan Ambrose

Burt Binder

Burt Binder

Michael Coleman

Lindsey G. Smith

Lindsey G. Smith

Naomi

Luke Jones

Luke Jones

Eli West

Frank Castillo

Frank Castillo

Jordan

Felicia Michaels

Felicia Michaels

Mrs. Coleman

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