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Motion Picture Corporation of America & HBO Films present

Taking Chance

directed by Ross Katz

“When one falls, another brings him home.”

20091h 17mNRDrama

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Motion Picture Corporation of America & HBO Films present

Taking Chance

directed by Ross Katz

“When one falls, another brings him home.”

20091h 17mNRDrama

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§ Synopsis

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.

§ Keywords

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war crimes warlord iraq based on true story war victim respect military gratitude thoughtful military escort

§ Crew

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§ Cast

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Kevin Bacon

as LtCol Mike Strobl

Tom Aldredge

as Charlie Fitts

Nicholas Art

Blanche Baker

as Chris Phelps

Guy Boyd

as Gary Hargrove

Gordon Clapp

Emily Wickersham

Emily Wickersham

as Kelley Phelps

Mike Colter

as MGySgt Demetry

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