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. Strobl played in the film by kevin bacon hadnt known lance cpl. Michael strobl, an officer who accompanies the body of fallen u. 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.
Good emotion and great acting by kevin bacons character, lieutenant colonel michael strobl. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Kevin bacon this is one hbo movie that should be watched by all based on reallife events, lt. Feb 20, 2009 by all contemporary standards of filmmaking, taking chance shouldnt work. After being largely an unsung hero during his more than 30 years onscreen, bacon won two best actor awards last month. Taking chance extended scene not in the theatrical release kevin bacon. 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. Dec 27, 2008 i liked the taking chance trailer the moment i saw it a few days ago. Ross katz on kevin bacon and taking chance by sundance institute. Taking chance stars kevin bacon in the feature directorial debut of oscarnominated producer ross katz. Your full list of all upcoming dc movies with key details. Kevin bacon taking chance body of fallen marine home. This is a film about respect and dignity, both in death and in life. Kevin bacon stars as strobl in this profoundly moving hbo films drama that looks at.
Michael strobl volunteered to escort home the body of a 19yearold marine killed in iraq. Jul 04, 2009 a tribute to taking chance as well as all fallen military and. 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. I was an escort and i appreciated the movie very much. Taking chance tv movie 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Kevin bacon talks about his sobering role in hbos taking chance. Strobl was assigned the duty of an escort, that is, taking chance s body home to his family. Kevin bacon talks about his sobering role in hbos taking. Taking chance is a great movie well worth your time, and is one of the. This movie is simply the best example i have ever seen of taking an original true story and leaving it to speak for itself. 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. Award winning author michael strobl shares the powerful story behind his memoir and hbo movie, taking chance, starring kevin bacon. The lieutenant colonel is shown requesting this assignment because the deceased soldier is from his hometown.
Michael strobl, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19yearold. 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. 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. Watch taking chance starring kevin bacon in this militarywar on directv. Chance phelps but, noticing theyd been born in the same western town, he requested. Taking chance stars kevin bacon in the feature directorial debut of oscar nominated producer ross katz. 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 full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Taking chance extended scene not in the theatrical. Mar 19, 2009 taking chance on dvd may 19, 2009 starring kevin bacon. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. 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. 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. A military officers life is changed after taking an assignment to escort home the.
Colonel michael strobl played by kevin bacon, who escorted the body of a fallen marine, pfc chance phelps. Taking chance tv listings, tv schedule and episode guide. Outstanding performance by a male actor in a television movie or miniseries for taking chance. Everything you need to know about taking chance movie 2009. Taking chance ross katz, kevin bacon, tom aldredge. Taking chance is a 2009 american historical drama television film directed by ross katz. Kevin bacon talks about his sundance film taking chance. I have seen kevin bacon in a lot of good movies before but i think that this is the. Michael strobl, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19yearold marine chance phelps back to his hometown of dubois, wyoming. Kevin bacon taking chance body of fallen marine home new. Mark or bill, it would be very hard as both of you served during vietnam. Taking chance tv movie 2009 frequently asked questions imdb.
Watch full episodes of taking chance and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Watch taking chance online stream full movie directv. 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 bacon, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19yearold marine chance phelps back to his hometown of dubois, wyoming. 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. Kevin bacon and kyra sedgwick at an event for taking chance 2009 kevin bacon in taking chance 2009 michael strobl at an event for taking chance. By all contemporary standards of filmmaking, taking chance shouldnt work. 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. 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.
I liked the taking chance trailer the moment i saw it a few days ago. 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. A military officers life is changed after taking an assignment to escort home the body of a 19yearold marine killed in iraq. Taking chance follows one officer who brings a young marine killed in iraq back to his family and burial ground in wyoming. Lance corporal chance phelps usmc was just nineteen years old when.
Taking chance 2008 stream and watch online moviefone. A tribute to taking chance as well as all fallen military and. Michael strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of lance cpl. I have a brother who is a retired career military officer and i have always been incredibly proud of him. Michael strobl escorting the body of pfc chance phelps home for burial after he was killed in iraq. Taking chance on dvd may 19, 2009 starring kevin bacon. I see deceased military from time to time and work and have performed. 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.
If you watch 5 minutes of the movie, you will be hooked. Taking chance 2008 is based on the true story of marine lt. Taking chance shows how this duty affects not only strobl, but also the ordinary citizens he meets on the journey. Kevin bacon took a chance with taking chance sfgate. Find out how kevin bacon landed his early film roles in animal house and footloose, how he met his wife, actress kyra sedgwick, and more, at. Colonel michael strobl who volunteers to escort the body of the late lance corporal chance phelps. The following is the filmography for actor kevin bacon.
Michael strobl, an officer who accompanies the body of. Taking chance extended scene not in the theatrical release kevin bacon duration. Strobl kevin bacon, the story is really about marine pfc chance phelps 19842004, who was killed in action in the war in iraq. May 06, 2009 kevin bacon this is one hbo movie that should be watched by all based on reallife events, lt.
With kevin bacon, tom aldredge, nicholas art, blanche baker. 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. Strobl, a desert storm veteran, requested he be assigned for military escort duty to accompany chance s remains to his hometown in wyoming. Watch taking chance, the original hbo film online at or stream on your own device. 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. I think i must have cried during the whole movie, making my eyes so sore i can. Rent taking chance 2008 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. In april 2004, lieutenant colonel michael strobl, usmc, came across the name of 19yearold lance corporal chance phelps, a young marine who had been. Rent taking chance 2008 starring kevin bacon and tom aldredge on dvd and bluray. Outstanding writing for a miniseries, movie or a dramatic special michael strobl ross katz. Taking chance starring kevin bacon is another film that i am lucky to have snagged at my job for just five dollars.