Taking chance extended scene not in the theatrical release. As strobl, kevin bacon scarcely changes expressions throughout the 82minute film. Feb 20, 2009 by all contemporary standards of filmmaking, taking chance shouldnt work. Kevin bacon is making a rare foray into television to star in the iraq war drama taking chance. Mar 19, 2009 taking chance on dvd may 19, 2009 starring kevin bacon. Feb 26, 2020 kevin bacon is letting one crazy fan get one degree too close washed up actor randy beslow, played by veep actor matt walsh, is the main character in a new spotify podcast, the last degree of. Mike strobl kevin bacon volunteers to escort the body of a fallen marine. I was flipping through channels last night and i came upon this hbo movie, taking chance, which starred kevin bacon. Kevin bacon in a reserved but still engaging and impacting performance but the real hero of the film aside from chance is the cinematography and the people affected by this unknown solider. Rent taking chance 2008 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. It is based upon the experiences of marine colonel michael strobl cast by kevin bacon, who escorted the body of a fallen marine, pfc chance phelps posthumously promoted to lcpl, back to his hometown from the iraq war. The film is about how a man who lives in one of these worlds might learn to trust a man who lives in the other one.
I liked the taking chance trailer the moment i saw it a few days ago. In june, a panel at the atx television festival in austin, texas will be digging into the pilot that was made for a ten episode miniseries that would have seen kevin bacon reprising his tremors. Kevin bacon took a chance with taking chance sfgate. Chances immediate family screened the film in middecember. Kyra sedgwick reveals how kevin bacon asked her out conan on tbs duration. It is a good idea, but the film depends on us believing in the two men, and that isnt easy. A guide to whats wrong with your parents footloose is indicative of teen thinking in the 80sand points to why america has become such a divided nation today. I have seen kevin bacon in a lot of good movies before but i think that this is the best part he has ever playedhe was so perfect and believable in iti could really feel his heart in the part that he played. This is a film about respect and dignity, both in death and in life. Taking chance is a great movie well worth your time, and is one of the.
The following is the filmography for actor kevin bacon. For his work in taking chance, bacon was awarded the golden globe and the screen actors guild awards for best actor in a miniseries or madefortv movie. Apr 17, 2019 find out how kevin bacon landed his early film roles in animal house and footloose, how he met his wife, actress kyra sedgwick, and more, at. Actor kevin bacon is best known for starring in the films footloose, a few good men, apollo and mystic river. Watch taking chance online stream full movie directv.
Michael strobl, an officer who accompanies the body of. Taking chance is a 2009 american historical drama film directed by ross katz. Born in philadelphia, bacon started acting from the. First class and footloose are among the actors most notable projects. Aug 15, 2009 an extended scene that didnt make the theaters. In 2009, he starred in the television movie taking chance, for which he won a golden globe award for best actor miniseries or television film and the screen actors guild award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a miniseries or television movie. The movie then cuts to him in an interview with a higher ranking marine and.
Michael strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of lance cpl. Kevin bacon is a celebrity actor who began his film career with the hit comedy animal house. Michael strobl at an event for taking chance 2009 kevin bacon and michael. Even though the movie was a box office hit, it did not launch bacons career like he had hoped. The real story of chance phelps aka taking chance the new. Kevin bacon full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The louder the music got, the more the bacon started to move. The kevin bacon movie list i am probably going to get in trouble for this, but here is a list of every film andor movie kevin bacon has acted in. After being largely an unsung hero during his more than 30 years onscreen, bacon won two best actor awards last month.
Tv spot a second chance 2015 emma stone, bradley cooper movie hd. Kevin s early training as an actor came from the manning street. Voices of american troops from the battlefields of iraq 2004. Colonel michael strobl played by kevin bacon, who escorted the body of a fallen marine, pfc chance phelps. Writer discusses tremors series pilot starring kevin bacon. Born in philadelphia, bacon started acting from the age of 17 when he took part in a theatre production. I know what your think,a i thought you hated kevin bacon for giving bacon a bad name a. Michael strobl, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19yearold marine chance phelps back to his hometown of dubois, wyoming. Strobl kevin bacon learns that phelps had once lived in his hometown, and volunteers to escort the body to its final resting place in wyoming. Good emotion and great acting by kevin bacons character, lieutenant colonel.
Now, as lance corporal phelps is prepared for his final journey back home. Wyoming, taking chance stars kevin bacon in the feature directorial debut of. Walter finds an apartment where hes regularly visited by his parole officer mos def. Feb 01, 2009 hbo has recently added the taking chance movie trailer to their website. I learn later on that he won a golden globe for this performance, and deservedly so. Kevin bacon is a wellknown american actor, director, and musician. Taking chance is a 2009 american historical drama television film directed by ross katz. Kevin bacon gives a riveting performance as a marine who escorts the casket of a fallen marine back to his hometown. Sep 16, 2014 kevin bacon gives a riveting performance as a marine who escorts the casket of a fallen marine back to his hometown. Taking chance extended scene not in the theatrical release kevin bacon. Taking chance starring kevin bacon is another film that i am lucky to have snagged at my job for just five dollars.
He had to settle for roles in television and small budget movies until his role in the 1982 movie diner made people take notice. Kevin bacon is letting one crazy fan get one degree too close washed up actor randy beslow, played by veep actor matt walsh, is the main character in a new spotify podcast, the last. 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. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Mike strobl, who volunteers to escort chances coffin on the final stages of the. Watch taking chance, the original hbo film online at or stream on your own device. I had not heard of this movie before last evening, when i listened to general kellys. Strobl played in the film by kevin bacon hadnt known lance cpl. After 12 years in prison, walter kevin bacon returns home. Taking chance starring kevin bacon is another film that i am lucky to have snagged at. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies. Now, as lance corporal phelps is prepared for his final journey back.
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 iraq, lance corporal chance phelps. Michael strobl, who escorted phelps body back home. By all contemporary standards of filmmaking, taking chance shouldnt work. This movie was out of my norm because i usually pick movies that make me laughcomedies, but i am glad that i watched this one tonight.
Rent taking chance 2008 starring kevin bacon and tom aldredge on dvd and bluray. Kyra sedgwick reveals how kevin bacon asked her out conan on tbs. Hbo has recently added the taking chance movie trailer to their website. Everything you need to know about taking chance movie 2009. With kevin bacon, tom aldredge, nicholas art, blanche baker. Bacon was more recently seen on hbo in a oneepisode appearance on the series bored to death, in which he played a.
Taking chance follows one officer who brings a young marine. Taking chance extended scene not in the theatrical. Powerful, timeless, apolitical, and a wonderful tribute. Kevin bacon biography facts, childhood, family life. In 2009, he starred in the television movie taking chance, for which he won a golden globe. Taking chance ist ein usamerikanisches filmdrama aus dem jahr 2009. Apr 15, 2019 in june, a panel at the atx television festival in austin, texas will be digging into the pilot that was made for a ten episode miniseries that would have seen kevin bacon reprising his tremors. 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. In 2009, he starred in the television movie taking chance, for which he won a golden globe award for best actor.
For his performance in the 2009 hbo movie taking chance, he was nominated for an. 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. My life in 10 movies cop car star on spinal tap, last waltz and the movie that made him become an actor. Pretty good lesson about the spirit of guardianship. Its a movie in which one main character is dead and the other main. He best known for his roles in films, such as jfk, a conspiracy thriller, a few good men, a legal drama film, and the superhero movie xmen.
Kevin is a fun, loving and energetic piece of bacon that cannot wait to entertain you this summer. Kevin bacon filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting career. Kevin bacon filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films. Good emotion and great acting by kevin bacons character, lieutenant colonel michael strobl. Watch taking chance starring kevin bacon in this militarywar on directv. Kevin bacon taking chance body of fallen marine home new. Strobl renders one final salute as the last one left at the ceremony. 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. Kevin bacon on the tonight show starring jimmy fallon. Kevin bacon is so in on the sixdegree of kevin bacon joke. Kevins early training as an actor came from the manning street. In april 2004, lieutenant colonel michael strobl, usmc, came across the name of 19yearold lance corporal chance phelps, a young marine who had been. Taking chance on dvd may 19, 2009 starring kevin bacon.
Michael strobl, an officer who accompanies the body of fallen u. Find out how kevin bacon landed his early film roles in animal house and footloose, how he met his wife, actress kyra sedgwick, and 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. The other is as warm as a cedars dream, all sunlight and furniture polish, brass and tweed. Its with an amazing bit of respect that this film tells the story of pfc phelps and all the people he touched before and especially after his death. Dec 27, 2008 i liked the taking chance trailer the moment i saw it a few days ago. Frostnixon, and super ok, hes actually jacques in that last one, but it. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango.
The story is based on lt col mike strobls accounts of escorting lcpl chance phelps home, from dover afb, delaware to dubois, wy. Kevin bacon celebrity profile check out the latest kevin bacon photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Taking chance extended scene kevin bacon dailymotion. Kevin norwood bacon was born on july 8, 1958 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, to ruth hilda holmes, an elementary school teacher, and edmund norwood bacon, a prominent architect who was on the cover of time magazine in november 1964.
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