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Taking Chance is a 2009 American historical drama television film directed by Ross Katz. It is based upon the experiences of Marine Colonel Michael Strobl, who escorted the body of a fallen Marine, PFC Chance Phelps, back to his hometown from the Iraq War.
Original Release
02/21/2009
US Release
02/21/2009
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kevin Bacon | LtCol Mike Strobl |
| Tom Aldredge | Charlie Fitts |
| Nicholas Art | Nate Strobl |
| Blanche Baker | Chris Phelps |
| Tom Bloom | Navy Chaplain |
| Guy Boyd | Gary Hargrove |
| James Castanien | Robert Orndoff |
| Gordon Clapp | Tom Garrett |
| Mike Colter | MGySgt Demetry |
| Henry Coy | Marine Driver |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kevin Bacon | LtCol Mike Strobl |
| Tom Aldredge | Charlie Fitts |
| Nicholas Art | Nate Strobl |
| Blanche Baker | Chris Phelps |
| Tom Bloom | Navy Chaplain |
| Guy Boyd | Gary Hargrove |
| James Castanien | Robert Orndoff |
| Gordon Clapp | Tom Garrett |
| Mike Colter | MGySgt Demetry |
| Henry Coy | Marine Driver |
| Joel De La Fuente | Ticketing Agent |
| Liza Colón-Zayas | Ticketing Agent |
| Ann Dowd | Gretchen |
| Tate Ellington | A.V. Scott |
| Noah Fleiss | Army Sergeant |
| Julian Gamble | Jeff Mack |
| Enver Gjokaj | Corporal Arenz |
| Brendan Griffin | Major Thompson |
| Adam Hayes | Dover Team Leader |
| Danny Hoch | TSA Agent |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ross Katz | Executive Producer |
| Brad Krevoy | Executive Producer |
| William Teitler | Executive Producer |
| Cathy Wischner-Sola | Executive Producer |
| Fred Berger | Producer |
| Lori Keith Douglas | Producer |
| Frank Schaeffer | Producer |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2010 | Golden Globe | Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2010 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | Won |
| 2009 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Nominated |
| 2009 | Emmy | Outstanding Single Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or a Movie | Won |
| 2009 | Emmy | Outstanding Main Title Design | Nominated |
| 2009 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Original Dramatic Score) | Nominated |
| 2009 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2009 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Nominated |
| 2009 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Nominated |
| 2009 | Emmy | Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or Movie | Nominated |
| 2009 | Emmy | Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Nominated |
| 2009 | Emmy | Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
