Michael strobl, this hbo original film tells the story of strobls emotional experience traveling across america as a volunteer escort officer for the body of fallen 19yearold marine chance phelps. Hbo films taking chance kevin bacon, michael strobl. Watch taking chance, the original hbo film online at or stream on your own device. Along the 2004 journey to phelps hometown in wyoming, strobl. Taking chance is a 2009 american historical drama television film directed by ross katz. With kevin bacon, tom aldredge, nicholas art, blanche baker. Taking chance is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on amazon, hbo go, hbo go, vudu, itunes, amazon, youtube free, directv, and redbox. Hbo films taking chance kevin bacon, michael strobl interview gerald d. Michael strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of lance cpl. Kevin bacon in taking chance 2009 michael strobl at an event for taking. Watch your hbo go recording on your tv by clicking cast from the playon pc console if you have a streaming device.
Taking chance rent movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. Mike strobles journey as the official escort for pfc. Rent taking chance 2008 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Home accidental spy the official website for the hbo film taking chance, featuring videos, images, interviews and schedule information. Amazons choice recommends highly rated and wellpriced products. Sure, people dump on the film for its flag waving and for its rampant patriotism. Taking chance by ross katz kevin bacon, paige turco, sarah. To my mind you just dont see too many movies that have this kind of honesty. Jan 06, 2009 hbo films presents taking chance, premiering february 21, 8pm, 7c. Kevin bacon stars as a military officer whose life is changed after taking an. Some of these civilians are not shy about voicing their opposition to the war in iraq, but without exception they show nothing but support for phelps and his fallen brethren.
Dec 26, 2008 song comes and goes by greg laswell premiere at the sundance festival on january 16th 2009, and will air on hbo in february 2009. Jan 15, 20 watch full episodes of taking chance and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. With hbo now you can watch big premieres as they airplus every episode of hbos addictive series such as game of thrones, westworld, watchmen, and so much more. Currently you are able to watch taking chance streaming on hbo go. Colonel michael strobl, who wrote eloquently of them in a widely circulated 2004 article, taking chance is a profoundly emotional look at the military rituals taken to honor its war dead, as represented.
Taking chance on dvd may 19, 2009 starring kevin bacon. Michael strobl kevin bacon escorts the body of chance phelps, a young marine who was killed in iraq in 2004, back to his family and final resting. Watch full episodes of taking chance and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Song comes and goes by greg laswell premiere at the sundance festival on january 16th 2009, and will air on hbo in february 2009. Apr 11, 2009 song comes and goes by greg laswell premiere at the sundance festival on january 16th 2009, and will air on hbo in february 2009. Watch taking chance, the original hbo film online at hbo. Watch taking chance on hbo tonight february 21st, 2009 posted in the sandgram v1. Was clicking thru channels this morning and stopped on this hbo movie.
Colonel michael strobl who volunteers to escort the body of the late lance corporal chance phelps. The trailer for hbos taking chance which is based on reallife events, lt. Chance phelps, who was killed in combat in iraq, to his family in wyoming. Taking chance shows how this duty affects not only strobl, but also the ordinary citizens he meets on the journey. Watch taking chance online stream full movie directv. In addition to getting new movies every week, you also get news, comedy specials, smart talk shows, thoughtprovoking documentaries, and the special events everyones talking about. Kevin bacon stars as a military officer whose life is changed after taking an assignment to escort home the body of a 19yearold marine killed in iraq in this profoundly moving hbo films drama. Taking chance stars kevin bacon in the feature directorial debut of oscarnominated.
Taking chance tv listings, tv schedule and episode guide tv. Hbo films presents taking chance, premiering february 21, 8pm, 7c. Once you have recorded your hbo go video, you can also. Story is based on the marine burial escort of chance russell phelps, who was killed during iraq war. It consists of footage of gold star families visiting graves in section 60 of arlington cemetery, where those killed in iraq and afghanistan are buried, the most recent deaths in arlington cemetery.
This is a movie that will move you no matter your stance on the war in iraq. Michael strobl kevin bacon escorts the body of chance phelps, a young marine who was killed in iraq. Dear gang tonight there is a movie on hbo called taking chance about the return of. Taking chance is a film that shows america and americans in such a beautiful way, paying tribute in eachs manner to someone who serves to protect our nation and our way of life. Hbo turned strobls essay into an emotional film about the journey of chance s body from dover air force base in delaware to his home in dubois, wyoming. Taking chance 2008 stream and watch online moviefone.
Download full taking chance dvddivxpsphdipod1080p720p. Theres also the hbo documentary section 60, which i watch every memorial day. You can watch recordings anytime, anywhere with your cloud dvr. The sandgram blog archive watch taking chance on hbo. Taking chance, though, is a completely different theme dealing with. Watch taking chance streaming online hulu free trial. Download and transfer your hbo go movie or show to your ipad, iphone, android phone or tablet to watch from anywhere, anytime. Political content in last years protroops dvd taking chance. A military officers life is changed after taking an assignment to escort home the body of a 19yearold marine killed in iraq. It was quickly greenlit for filming after surfacing at hbo, which has become a.
Michael strobl, an officer who accompanies the body of fallen u. The overwhelming comment that we got was either i was surprised at the tone of the film or surprised at just what the reality of escort duty is. Taking chance is excellent at depicting the dignity, honor, and respect involved with the preparation and transport of an individual in the military who have been killed in action. Taking chance wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the steam experiment taking chance is a 2009 historical drama based upon the experiences of lt. Michael strobl, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19yearold marine chance phelps back to his hometown of dubois, wyoming. Everything you need to know about taking chance movie 2009. Dear gang tonight there is a movie on hbo called taking chance about the return of a young warrior killed in iraq.
When i started taking chances, i was really looking forward to it and you know what, it was so damn good too. Hbo turned strobls essay into an emotional film about the journey of chances body from dover air force base in delaware to his home in dubois, wyoming. The trailer for hbo s taking chance which is based on reallife events, lt. Strobl never knew phelps before taking the assignment, but as he journeys across america, he discovers the great diligence and dignity in how the military handle such dark dutiesand comes to grips with his own issues of guilt when he meets chance s gracious family and friends. Michael strobl bacon, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19yearold marine chance.
Colonel michael strobl played by kevin bacon, who escorted the body of a fallen marine, pfc chance phelps posthumously promoted to lance corporal, back to his hometown from the iraq war. The moving hbo film taking chance, which will debut on saturday, february 19, is a beautifully made, powerfully acted story about a 19yearold marines final journey home from the war in iraq. Colonel michael strobl, who wrote eloquently of them in a widely circulated 2004 article, taking chance is a profoundly emotional look at the military rituals taken to honor its war dead, as represented by a fallen marine killed in. Taking chance starring kevin bacon is another film that i am lucky to have snagged at my job for just five dollars. Taking chance is an incredible picture starring kevin bacon that tells the true story of lieutenant colonel michael strobl who volunteered to escort the remains of chance phelps, a marine killed. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Hbos taking chance, based on true events, chronicles marine lt. Taking chance extended scene not in the theatrical release kevin bacon.
Taking chance, though, is a completely different theme dealing with death, respect, honor, patriotism, family and love. Mar 04, 2010 political content in last years protroops dvd taking chance. Michael strobl, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19yearold marine chance phelps. Working as a strategic analyst at marine corps base quantico in va, lt. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
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