Taking Chance
“When one falls, another brings him home.”
Synopsis
Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown in Wyoming.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
"Taking Chance" trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-12-26
Top Cast
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Kevin Bacon
LtCol Mike Strobl
Tom Aldredge
Charlie Fitts
Nicholas Art
Nate Strobl
Blanche Baker
Chris Phelps
Guy Boyd
Gary Hargrove
Gordon Clapp
Tom Garrett
Emily Wickersham
Kelley Phelps
Mike Colter
MGySgt Demetry
Enver Gjokaj
Corporal Arenz
Ann Dowd
Gretchen
John Magaro
Rich Brewer
Noah Fleiss
Army Sergeant
Liza Colón-Zayas
Ticketing Agent
John Bedford Lloyd
General Kruger
Danny Hoch
TSA Agent
Matthew Morrison
Robert Rouse
Victor Slezak
Sgt Mulcahy
Paige Turco
Stacey Strobl
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross Katz
- Screenplay & Story
- Ross Katz, Michael Strobl
- Original Score
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Original Title
- Taking Chance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Motion Picture Corporation of America, HBO Films, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross Katz
Ross Katz, Michael Strobl
Marcelo Zarvos
Alar Kivilo
Cathy Wischner-Sola, Brad Krevoy, Ross Katz, Lori Keith Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Alar Kivilo
Director of Photography
Ross Katz
Screenplay
Michael Strobl
Screenplay
Ross Katz
Director
Lori Keith Douglas
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taking Chance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Taking Chance about?
Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown in Wyoming.
Who directed Taking Chance?
Taking Chance was directed by Ross Katz.
Who stars in Taking Chance?
The principal cast of Taking Chance includes Kevin Bacon, Tom Aldredge, Nicholas Art, Blanche Baker, Guy Boyd.
When was Taking Chance released and how long is it?
Taking Chance was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Taking Chance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taking Chance was composed by Marcelo Zarvos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Taking Chance?
Taking Chance holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).