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Taking Chance is a 2009 American historical drama television film directed by Ross Katz, from a screenplay by Michael Strobl and Katz, based on the journal of the same name by Strobl, who also serves as military consultant.
Feb 21, 2009 · Kevin Bacon stars as Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, who accompanies the body of 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps back to his hometown in Wyoming. The film is based on a true story and won a Primetime Emmy for its portrayal of the military escort duty.
- (15K)
- Drama, War
- Ross Katz
- 2009-02-21
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,...
- 2 min
- 37.4K
- ACER LEE
A military officer's life is changed after taking an assignment to escort home the body of a 19-year-old Marine killed in Iraq.
- 77 min
- 5
A military officer's life is changed after taking an assignment to escort home the body of a 19-year-old Marine killed in Iraq. Watch Taking Chance online at HBO.com. Stream on any device any time. Explore cast information, synopsis and more.
Apr 12, 2007 · A Marine lieutenant colonel shares his personal account of escorting the body of a fallen soldier from Iraq to Wyoming in 2004. He describes the ceremonies, the emotions, and the honor of carrying out his duty to "take charge" of Chance Phelps.
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A military escort officer accompanies the body of a fallen Marine from Iraq to his hometown in Wyoming. Based on real-life events, the movie shows the respect and gratitude given to the soldier and his family along the way.
