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6.7 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19901h 22mUnited States of America

Chance

“Sometimes one chance is all you get...Sometimes that's all you need.”

Synopsis

After a daring robbery of a jewelery store, the thieves accidentally let their loot fall into the unsuspecting hands of repo man and secret alcoholic Zach. When the crime lord behind the heist learns of the whereabouts of his diamonds, he instructs his thugs to find Zach and get the jewels back by any means possible. Zach gets help from his friend, police detective Chance, but they will both need more than a little luck to prove that neither of them were behind the robbery, and to keep the actual thieves from getting their revenge.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-02

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Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 1, 1990

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Charles T. Kanganis, Addison Randall
Screenplay & Story
Joe Hart, Addison Randall
Original Score
John Gonzalez
Original Title
Chance
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 22m
Production Studios
PM Entertainment Group

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Charles T. Kanganis, Addison Randall

Screenplay & Story

Joe Hart, Addison Randall, Joseph Merhi

Original Score & Music

John Gonzalez

Director of Photography

Fred S. Martin

Film Editing

John Dagnen

Producers

Richard Pepin, Joseph Merhi

Department Leadership Roster

Richard Pepin

Producer

Joseph Merhi

Joseph Merhi

Producer

Fred S. Martin

Director of Photography

John Dagnen

Editor

Joe Hart

Screenplay

Charles T. Kanganis

Charles T. Kanganis

Director

Addison Randall

Director

Addison Randall

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chance

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Chance about?

After a daring robbery of a jewelery store, the thieves accidentally let their loot fall into the unsuspecting hands of repo man and secret alcoholic Zach. When the crime lord behind the heist learns of the whereabouts of his diamonds, he instructs his thugs to find Zach and get the jewels back by any means possible. Zach gets help from his friend, police detective Chance, but they will both need more than a little luck to prove that neither of them were behind the robbery, and to keep the actual thieves from getting their revenge.

Who directed Chance?

Chance was directed by Charles T. Kanganis, Addison Randall.

Who stars in Chance?

The principal cast of Chance includes Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Dan Haggerty, Roger Rodd, Addison Randall, Charles T. Kanganis.

When was Chance released and how long is it?

Chance was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.

Who composed the musical score for Chance?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Chance was composed by John Gonzalez.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Chance?

Chance holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).