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Taking Chance is a 2009 HBO film starring Kevin Bacon.
The film is based on the true story of Michael Strobl, an officer who escorts the deceased body of a 19-year-old soldier by the name of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to their hometown of Dubois, Wyoming.
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Fast Facts
- Directed by Ross Katz
- Written by Michael Strobl and Ross Katz
- Running Time: 77 minutes
- Premiered at Sundance Film Festival on January 16, 2009
- Airs on HBO
- Premiere air date: February 21, 2009, 8pm
- Stars Kevin Bacon
- Based on a true story
- Run time: 85 minutes
- Music by Marcelo Zarvos
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Taking Chance Cast
- Kevin Bacon as Lt. Col. Michael Strobl
- Paige Turco as Stacey Strobl
- Sarah Thompson as Annie
- Tom Wopat as Mr. Phelps
- Guy Boyd as Gary Hargrove
- Tom Aldredge as Charlie Fitts
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Taking Chance Synopsis
Taking Chance tells the true story of Lt. Col Michael Strobl escorting the remains of Lance Corporal Chance Phelps. Phelps was killed in Al Anbar Province, Iraq on April 9, 2004, for his heroic sacrifice he was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat Distinguishing Device.Strobl escorted Phelps from Dover Air Force Base to their hometown of Dubois, Wyoming. Strobl documented the outpouring of respect and support that strangers paid to the remains of Chance Phelps during his journey in a journal. The journey became a "life altering" event in the life of Michael Strobl. His journal became the basis for the film.
The film was directed by Ross Katz and stars Kevin Bacon as LtCol Michael Strobl. Facebook: About Taking Chance (January 9, 2009)
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I'm really taking a chance on this trip...staying in hostels and not having a set agenda. I don't care. I need to feel free.
@Mrmichaelnewton | November 12, 2009 02:02 PM -
@mattskint whats going on man?! are by u chance u also taking part in sitting at home going maad?x
@Georgecraigono | November 12, 2009 01:48 PM -
@notanyani I have no wisdom (spinster and all) but it sure sounds like she's worth taking a chance on.
@onesockshort | November 12, 2009 01:42 PM -
RT @Sageaca "Living flat out, means living passionately, seizing the moment, taking that chance, living as yourself." (this is it :)!) Yea!!
@glowwiththeflow | November 12, 2009 01:35 PM -
hapi congregation day with family and fds !~ last chance for taking photos with pals ... sosad ...
@Sunnnnnnnnnny | November 12, 2009 01:35 PM
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