Browse the full taking chance cast and crew credits for actors by character names from the hbo original program. Dont miss the encore presentation of taking chance on monday, may 28th. Kevin bacon talks about his sundance film taking chance. Its so wellmeaning that it ultimately means nothing much at all. The story is simple, but engaging and it all comes down to human.
Rent taking chance 2008 starring kevin bacon and tom aldredge on dvd and bluray. Some of these civilians are not shy about voicing their opposition to the war in iraq, but without exception they show nothing but support for phelps and his fallen brethren. Taking chance, though, is a completely different theme dealing with death, respect, honor, patriotism, family and love. Inspired by the true story of the united states marine who volunteered to escort the remains of a nineteen year old soldier who was killed in iraq to his small hometown in remote wyoming, taking. Taking chance on dvd may 19, 2009 starring kevin bacon. Watch taking chance starring kevin bacon in this militarywar on directv. Taking chance pictures rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Song comes and goes by greg laswell premiere at the sundance festival on january 16th 2009, and will air on hbo in february 2009. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Taking chances 2009 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The backdrop it is the story of how a fallen marine is returned home all the way to wyoming from the iraq and more generally how a fallen hero comes home from the shores of tripoli iraq in this case. Rent, buy, and watch movies and tv shows with vudu. Michael strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of lance cpl.
As this would wrongly be considered a road trip movie this does share the focus on lifestyles that road trip movie contains. Kevin bacon this is one hbo movie that should be watched by all based on reallife events, lt. Colonel michael strobl, who wrote eloquently of them in a widely circulated 2004 article, taking chance is a profoundly emotional look at the military rituals taken to honor its war dead, as represented by a fallen marine killed in iraq, lance corporal chance phelps. The defense department had banned virtually all media coverage of deceased vets returning home since the 1991 gulf war until april 2009. Looking to watch taking chance on your tv, phone, or tablet. Taking chance shows how this duty affects not only strobl, but also the ordinary citizens he meets on the journey. Michael strobl, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19yearold marine chance phelps back to his hometown of dubois, wyoming. Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the ross katzdirected movie via subscription can be difficult, so. This is the score soundtrack to a movie a real life story by the same name taking chance. Michael strobl bacon, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19yearold marine chance phelps back to his hometown of dubois, wyoming. Strobl never knew phelps before taking the assignment, but as he journeys across america, he discovers the great diligence and dignity in how the military handle such dark dutiesand comes to grips with his own issues of guilt when he meets chance s gracious family and friends. Everything you need to know about taking chance movie 2009. Taking chance follows one officer who brings a young marine killed in iraq back to his family and burial ground in wyoming. Taking chance pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released taking chance pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes movie pictures archive.
Rent taking chance 2008 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Taking chance 2008 is based on the true story of marine lt. Michael strobl bacon, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19yearold marine chance. Taking chance 2008 stream and watch online moviefone. Strobl, who escorted the body of a fallen marine, pfc chance phelps, back to his. As a serviceman this is probably the hardest movie to watch, i cant even get past the intro without having to pause it and take a minute to. Mike strobl all credit and inspiration for this video goes to them. Taking chance is a 2009 american historical drama television film directed by ross katz. Taking chance is a great movie well worth your time, and is one of the most eye opening films that i have seen in quite some time. The trailer for hbos taking chance which is based on reallife events, lt. Watch online or on your favorite connected device with the vudu app. In fact, to the extent that one can be inferred, it is mildly negative on the iraqi war.
Taking chance stars kevin bacon in the feature directorial debut of oscar nominated producer ross katz. Taking chance is a 2009 american historical drama film based upon the. Taking chance extended scene not in the theatrical release kevin bacon. Licensed to youtube by umg, wmg on behalf of zebralution. Mark or bill, it would be very hard as both of you served during vietnam. I didnt see the movie as making any political statement at all. Terms of activation by activating, you agree that you want to enable cloud technology to access your xfinity stream subscription on additional supported devices like computers and tablets, as well as the tv connected to your settop dvr via comcasts network. The political heat that infuses some of the other comments, is surprising to me. Taking chance lacks very little and although this is a slow film with some repeated visuals and sequences it really hits you inside. Award winning author michael strobl shares the powerful story behind his memoir and hbo movie, taking chance, starring kevin bacon. To my mind you just dont see too many movies that have this kind of honesty. I see deceased military from time to time and work and have performed.
This allstar comedy boasts a packed marquee and a meaningful message. Colonel michael strobl played by kevin bacon, who escorted the body of a fallen marine, pfc chance phelps posthumously promoted to lance corporal, back to his hometown from the iraq war. And its sad because such a good idea was thrown away in the process of constructing this film. Start your free trial to watch taking chance and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. Michael strobl, an officer who accompanies the body of fallen u. Afraid of dramatic license which may offend the reallife people involved, and overconfident that the narrative is so powerful it could tell itself without much in the way of storytelling construction, taking chance is a victim of this artistic beguilement.
Taking chance stars kevin bacon in the feature directorial debut of oscarnominated producer ross katz. Watch taking chance online stream full movie directv. That sounds more like an independent movie clearly, nothing is consistent in this film. In honor of memorial day, see an encore presentation of taking chance at 4. The lieutenant colonel is shown requesting this assignment because the deceased soldier is from his hometown. Taking chance a personal narrative by lieutenant colonel michael r. The bravados classic western, full movie, gregory peck. Watch taking chance, the original hbo film online at hbo. But the military offered advice and assistance, providing taking chance s film crew with a rarely viewed, but painstakingly accurate account of the care and protocol bestowed upon the nations fallen warriors.
Plus, watch over 4,500 free movies on vudu movies on us. Check out the cast and crew of taking chance on hbo. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Michael strobl escorting the body of pfc chance phelps home for burial after he was killed in iraq.
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