A Chance in the World
Synopsis
A Chance in the World is the unbelievable real life story of Steve, a wounded and broken boy destined to become a man of resilience and vision. From the day he is five-years-old and dropped off at his foster home of the next eleven years, Steve is mentally and physically tortured by Betty (his foster mother), Willie (her husband) and his foster siblings. Desperate for a sense of family and belonging, Steve searches for his biological parents, but no one in the system can help him. No one can tell him why, with obvious African-American features, he has the last name of Klakowicz.
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Terrell Ransom Jr.
Steve
Kelly Owens
Betty Robinson
Tom Sizemore
John Sykes
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Willie Robinson
Michele Marano
Nancy
Nicholas Turturro
Mike Silvia
Fred Williamson
Charlie
Cynda Williams
Ruby Dottin
Jane Morris
Mrs. Levin
Deanna Reed-Foster
Holly Holt
Jacque Miller
Eddie Robinson
Greg Hollimon
Manny
Thea Camara
Ms. Jenkins / Receptionist
Nick Bastounes
Dr. Repasey
Quentin Sanders
Reggie
Audrey Morgan
Gerri
Jhanae Harris
Lisa Robinson
Anton Marano Sr.
Dr. Moore
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Vadik
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Vadik
- Original Title
- A Chance in the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Mighty Small Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Vadik
Mark Vadik
Tom Bastounes
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Bastounes
Producer
Mark Vadik
Director
Mark Vadik
Writer
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What is A Chance in the World about?
A Chance in the World is the unbelievable real life story of Steve, a wounded and broken boy destined to become a man of resilience and vision. From the day he is five-years-old and dropped off at his foster home of the next eleven years, Steve is mentally and physically tortured by Betty (his foster mother), Willie (her husband) and his foster siblings. Desperate for a sense of family and belonging, Steve searches for his biological parents, but no one in the system can help him. No one can tell him why, with obvious African-American features, he has the last name of Klakowicz.
Who directed A Chance in the World?
A Chance in the World was directed by Mark Vadik.
Who stars in A Chance in the World?
The principal cast of A Chance in the World includes Terrell Ransom Jr., Kelly Owens, Tom Sizemore, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Michele Marano.
When was A Chance in the World released and how long is it?
A Chance in the World was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.