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- SoldierMilitary LifeMilitaryMind and SoulSelf DiscoveryLife is a Bitch
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- DramaWar
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- Contemporary21st CenturyGulf War
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Taking Chance, 2009
English
USA
Profile of Taking Chance
Taking Chance can be described as emotional, gloomy, and sincere. The plot revolves around military life, themes of mind and soul, and self discovery. The main genres are drama and war. In approach, Taking Chance is serious and realistic. It is located in Wyoming. It takes place during the Gulf War and in contemporary times. Taking Chance is originally a true story. The movie has received attention for being a Golden Globe winner and an Emmy winner.
Summary of Taking Chance
In April, 2004, casualties mount in Iraq. At Quantico, choices focus on increasing troop strength or only replacing casualties. Lt. Col. Mike Strobl crunches numbers. Stung by his superior's rejection of his recommendation because he lacks recent combat experience, Strobl volunteers for escort duty, accompanying the remains Pfc. Chance Phelps, killed at 19. From Dover to Philadelphia by hearse, from there to Minneapolis and on to Billings by plane, and then by car to Phelps' Wyoming home - person after person pays respects. Kind words, small gifts, and gratitude are given Strobl to deliver to the family on this soul-searching journey. What are his own discoveries?
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 16 January 2009 |
| Runtime: | 77 min |
Cast and Crew
as LtCol Mike Strobl
as Charlie Fitts
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Users Reviews
- 30.August.2010
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- by: Dain Binder
- Dain Binder rated this movie
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