I see deceased military from time to time and work and have performed. Taking chance on dvd may 19, 2009 starring kevin bacon. Strobl, a desert storm veteran, requested he be assigned for military escort duty to accompany chance s remains to his hometown in wyoming. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Watch taking chance starring kevin bacon in this militarywar on directv. Taking chance 2008 is based on the true story of marine lt. I was an escort and i appreciated the movie very much. I think i must have cried during the whole movie, making my eyes so sore i can. His most notable roles have been in national lampoons animal house 1978, friday the th 1980, diner 1982, footloose 1984, quicksilver 1986, shes having a baby 1988, flatliners and tremors both 1990, he said, she said and jfk both 1991, a few good men 1992, the river. Kevin bacon in a reserved but still engaging and impacting performance but the real hero of the film aside from chance is the cinematography and the people affected by this unknown solider. 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. Kevin bacon full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
A military officers life is changed after taking an assignment to escort home the. Colonel michael strobl who volunteers to escort the body of the late lance corporal chance phelps. Kevin bacon talks about his sobering role in hbos taking. Michael strobl, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19yearold. Everything you need to know about taking chance movie 2009.
Kevin bacon stars as strobl in this profoundly moving hbo films drama that looks at. Released december 9th, 2008, taking chance stars kevin bacon, tom aldredge, blanche baker, guy boyd the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 18 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Michael strobl, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19yearold marine chance phelps back to his hometown of dubois, wyoming. 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 the film was selected for showing at the 2009 sundance film festival. Taking chance shows how this duty affects not only strobl, but also the ordinary citizens he meets on the journey. Kevin bacon taking chance body of fallen marine home new. Michael strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of lance cpl. If you watch 5 minutes of the movie, you will be hooked. Kevin bacon talks about his sundance film taking chance.
Taking chance extended scene not in the theatrical release kevin bacon duration. Kevin bacon this is one hbo movie that should be watched by all based on reallife events, lt. Taking chance extended scene not in the theatrical. Watch full episodes of taking chance and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Strobl kevin bacon, the story is really about marine pfc chance phelps 19842004, who was killed in action in the war in iraq. Michael strobl kevin bacon escorts the body of chance phelps, a young marine who was killed in iraq in 2004, back to his family and final resting.
The following is the filmography for actor kevin bacon. I have seen kevin bacon in a lot of good movies before but i think that this is the. Taking chance is a great movie well worth your time, and is one of the. Taking chance 2008 stream and watch online moviefone. Michael strobl bacon, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19yearold marine chance phelps back to his hometown of dubois, wyoming. Jan 15, 20 watch full episodes of taking chance and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Kevin bacon stars as strobl in this profoundly moving hbo films drama that looks at the military rituals for honoring its war dead from the perspective of one. Michael strobl, an officer who accompanies the body of. Strobl was assigned the duty of an escort, that is, taking chance s body home to his family. Taking chance stars kevin bacon in the feature directorial debut of oscar nominated producer ross katz. Taking chance starring kevin bacon is another film that i am lucky to have snagged at my job for just five dollars. Ross katz on kevin bacon and taking chance by sundance institute.
I have seen kevin bacon in a lot of good movies before but i think that this is the best part he has ever playedhe was so perfect and believable in iti could. Michael strobl, an officer who accompanies the body of fallen u. Kevin bacon escorts the body of chance phelps, a young marine who was killed in iraq in 2004, back to his family and final resting place in wyoming. After being largely an unsung hero during his more than 30 years onscreen, bacon won two best actor awards last month. Taking chance follows one officer who brings a young marine killed in iraq back to his family and burial ground in wyoming. Mar 19, 2009 taking chance on dvd may 19, 2009 starring kevin bacon. Bacon is the subject of the trivia game titled six degrees of kevin bacon, based on the idea that, due to his prolific screen career covering a diverse range of genres, any hollywood actor can be linked to another in a handful of steps based on their association with bacon. Michael strobl escorting the body of pfc chance phelps home for burial after he was killed in iraq.
This movie is simply the best example i have ever seen of taking an original true story and leaving it to speak for itself. Dec 27, 2008 i liked the taking chance trailer the moment i saw it a few days ago. Your full list of all upcoming dc movies with key details. Kevin bacon taking chance body of fallen marine home. I have a brother who is a retired career military officer and i have always been incredibly proud of him. This is a film about respect and dignity, both in death and in life. Feb 20, 2009 by all contemporary standards of filmmaking, taking chance shouldnt work. Taking chance tv listings, tv schedule and episode guide.
Good emotion and great acting by kevin bacons character, lieutenant colonel. Kevin bacon stars as strobl in this profoundly moving hbo films drama that looks at the military rituals for honoring its war dead from the perspective of one fallen soldier named chance. Good emotion and great acting by kevin bacons character, lieutenant colonel michael strobl. Award winning author michael strobl shares the powerful story behind his memoir and hbo movie, taking chance, starring kevin bacon. A military officers life is changed after taking an assignment to escort home the body of a 19yearold marine killed in iraq. Taking chance stars kevin bacon in the feature directorial debut of oscarnominated producer ross katz. Taking chance is a 2009 american historical drama television film directed by ross katz. Strobl played in the film by kevin bacon hadnt known lance cpl. In april 2004, lieutenant colonel michael strobl, usmc, came across the name of 19yearold lance corporal chance phelps, a young marine who had been. Kevin bacon talks about his sobering role in hbos taking chance. Taking chance ross katz, kevin bacon, tom aldredge.
Rent taking chance 2008 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Mark or bill, it would be very hard as both of you served during vietnam. Colonel michael strobl played by kevin bacon, who escorted the body of a fallen marine, pfc chance phelps. Taking chance is an incredible picture starring kevin bacon that tells the true story of lieutenant colonel michael strobl who volunteered to escort the remains of chance phelps, a marine killed. May 06, 2009 kevin bacon this is one hbo movie that should be watched by all based on reallife events, lt. The lieutenant colonel is shown requesting this assignment because the deceased soldier is from his hometown. Outstanding performance by a male actor in a television movie or miniseries for taking chance. Jul 04, 2009 a tribute to taking chance as well as all fallen military and. Oct 15, 2017 i have seen kevin bacon in a lot of good movies before but i think that this is the best part he has ever playedhe was so perfect and believable in iti could really feel his heart in the part that he played. Taking chance extended scene not in the theatrical release kevin bacon. Taking chance tv movie 2009 frequently asked questions imdb.
Its a movie in which one main character is dead and the other main. Michael strobl volunteered to escort home the body of a 19yearold marine killed in iraq. I liked the taking chance trailer the moment i saw it a few days ago. In april 2004, lieutenant colonel michael strobl, usmc, came across the name of 19yearold lance corporal chance phelps, a young marine who had been killed by hostile fire in al anbar province, iraq. Watch taking chance, the original hbo film online at or stream on your own device. A tribute to taking chance as well as all fallen military and. Kevin bacon took a chance with taking chance sfgate. This movie was out of my norm because i usually pick movies that make me laughcomedies, but i am glad that i watched this one tonight. Its with an amazing bit of respect that this film tells the story of pfc phelps and all the people he touched before and especially after his death. 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. Lance corporal chance phelps usmc was just nineteen years old when.