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Taking Chance

2009-09-21 · 77 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · War · TV Movie

Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown in Wyoming.

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Directors
Ross Katz
Production companies
Motion Picture Corporation of America, HBO Films, HBO
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kevin BaconKevin BaconLtCol Mike Strobl
Tom AldredgeTom AldredgeCharlie Fitts
Nicholas ArtNicholas ArtNate Strobl
Blanche BakerBlanche BakerChris Phelps
Guy BoydGuy BoydGary Hargrove
Gordon ClappGordon ClappTom Garrett
Emily WickershamEmily WickershamKelley Phelps
Mike ColterMike ColterMGySgt Demetry
Enver GjokajEnver GjokajCorporal Arenz
Ann DowdAnn DowdGretchen
John MagaroJohn MagaroRich Brewer
Noah FleissNoah FleissArmy Sergeant
Liza Colón-ZayasLiza Colón-ZayasTicketing Agent
John Bedford LloydJohn Bedford LloydGeneral Kruger
Danny HochTSA Agent
Matthew MorrisonMatthew MorrisonRobert Rouse
Victor SlezakVictor SlezakSgt Mulcahy
Paige TurcoPaige TurcoStacey Strobl
Sarah ThompsonSarah ThompsonAnnie
Tom WopatTom WopatJohn Phelps

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