Road to Victory (2007)

A star athlete on the verge of turning pro must decide which dream to pursue while he battles his own body.

Director:

Mike Reilly

Writer:

Mike Reilly

Stars:

Mike Reilly, Julia Benson, Poppi Reiner

5 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mike Reilly	...	Elliot
Julia Benson	...	Anna (as Julia Anderson)
Poppi Reiner	...	Dr. Kahn
Peter Abrams	...	Dr. Morino
Winston Brown	...	Chris
Clay St. Thomas	...	Coach Jim Miller
Keith D. Humphrey	...	NFL Scout
Curtis Bechdholt	...	Wein
Kaela Aryn	...	Carol
David Wikenheiser	...	Dr. Nyack (as Dr. David Wikenheiser)
Michelle Brezinski	...	Lab Tech
Mary Mancini	...	Professor
Mychele Watson	...	Gina
Kate Green	...	Julie
Gerry Ramogida	...	Dr. Grecco (as Dr. Gerry Ramogida)

Storyline

An injured college athlete, accused of taking steroids, falls for a stripper, but is unable to perform sexually. The relationship oscillates between tender and cruel; issues of infidelity, along with doubts about his ability to father children arise, as his on-field performance begins to decline, putting his draft status at stake. Road To Victory is a thoughtful look at the role of gender in the patient / physician relationship, limits imposed on physicians by changes in the health-care industry, and even the limits of drugs designed to replace the physicians. It asks the question of what level of fidelity is acceptable in a relationship where sex isn't possible. And lastly, it looks behind sensationalized media headlines over steroid abuse, at the human elements that really drive athletes to succeed, and the price associated with the choices required to achieve that success.

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Plot Keywords:

athlete | steroids | health care | stripper | infidelity | 

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Taglines:

When Reality and Fate Collide...Could You Sustain?

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Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Details

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Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 March 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

RTV Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mike Reilly named 'One to Watch' by movieScope Magazine in 2008.

User Reviews

It's about time someone made a movie like this

Seriously, I've been going to festivals for years, and more times than not what I have been subjected to lately is complete crap.

Road To Victory however, has true substance. Really, it's everything that we used to think of when it came to independent film: smart script, good acting, and aptly shot. And the subject matter of drug use in sport, along with the social commentary on medicine could not be more timely. We used to rely on independent film to tackle these subjects, so it is great to see that some filmmakers are still trying to do some good with their work.

The trend of film festivals lately seems to be a name actor, or a gimmick, attached to a laurel leaf. Many festivals are starting to become the exact thing they started out not to be.

I predict this film will be a hit on DVD once it is done playing at the festival circuits.