Taking Chance (2009)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 17min
- Drama, War
- 21 Feb 2009 (USA)
- TV Movie
Based on real-life events, Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps back to his hometown of Dubois, Wyoming.
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Writers:
Stars:
Awards:
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 7 wins & 28 nominations.
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Cast
| Kevin Bacon | ... |
LtCol Mike Strobl
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| Tom Aldredge | ... |
Charlie Fitts
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Nicholas Art | ... |
Nate Strobl
(as Nicholas Reese Art)
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| Blanche Baker | ... |
Chris Phelps
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Tom Bloom | ... |
Navy Chaplain
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| Guy Boyd | ... |
Gary Hargrove
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James Castanien | ... |
Robert Orndoff
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| Gordon Clapp | ... |
Tom Garrett
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| Mike Colter | ... |
MGySgt Demetry
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Henry Coy | ... |
Marine Driver
(as GySgt Henry Coy)
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| Joel de la Fuente | ... |
Ticketing Agent
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| Liza Colón-Zayas | ... |
Ticketing Agent
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| Ann Dowd | ... |
Gretchen
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| Tate Ellington | ... |
A.V. Scott
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| Noah Fleiss | ... |
Army Sergeant
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| Julian Gamble | ... |
Jeff Mack
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| Enver Gjokaj | ... |
Corporal Arenz
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| Brendan Griffin | ... |
Major Thompson
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Adam Hayes | ... |
Dover Team Leader
(as Sgt Adam Hayes)
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| Danny Hoch | ... |
TSA Agent
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| Ruby Jerins | ... |
Olivia Strobl
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| Tom Kemp | ... |
Business Man
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| John Bedford Lloyd | ... |
General Kruger
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| John Magaro | ... |
Rich Brewer
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| Matthew Morrison | ... |
Robert Rouse
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| Maximilian Osinski | ... |
Sgt. Neuman
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| Wolé Parks | ... |
Major Schott
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Del Pentecost | ... |
Minneapolis Cargo Handler
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| Dominic Colón | ... |
Minneapolis Cargo Handler
(as Dominic Colon)
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| Christina Rouner | ... |
Tall Flight Attendant
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| Victor Slezak | ... |
Sgt Mulcahy
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| Felix Solis | ... |
Philly Cargo Worker
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| Sarah Thompson | ... |
Annie
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| Paige Turco | ... |
Stacey Strobl
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| Sharon Washington | ... |
Mortuary Technician
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| Julie White | ... |
Colonel Karen Bell
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| Emily Wickersham | ... |
Kelley Phelps
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William Wise | ... |
Larry Hertzog
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| Tom Wopat | ... |
John Phelps
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Joseph Basile | ... |
Military Honorary Metal Preparer
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| Douglas Spaltro | ... |
Honor Guard
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Sherman Alpert | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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James P. Anderson | ... |
Mortician's Assistant (uncredited)
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| Ginew Benton | ... |
Native American (uncredited)
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Gerald Blakey | ... |
VFW Member at Funeral (uncredited)
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Andrew Bradley | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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Alana Cadiz | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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| David Campbell | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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| Kevin Cannon | ... |
VFW Veteran (uncredited)
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| Carla-Rae | ... |
Native American Woman at Funeral (uncredited)
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Michael Ciesla | ... |
Army Escort Cleary (uncredited)
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Kevin Cox | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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| Kristina Cox | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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| Chris J. Cullen | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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| Joe Cummings | ... |
Marine Pallbearer (uncredited)
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| Ryan Curtis | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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George DelFarno | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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Elsbeth Denman | ... |
Airport Extra (uncredited)
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Judah Devoreaux | ... |
Leiutenant (uncredited)
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| Erica Dilanjian | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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| Mike Doyle | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Phil E. Eichinger | ... |
Marine Officer (uncredited)
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Richard Essig | ... |
Funeral Goer (uncredited)
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| Don Finklea Jr. | ... |
Honor Guard / Air Force Member (uncredited)
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| Logan Fry | ... |
Rancher at Funeral (uncredited)
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| Gabriel Furman | ... |
Marine (uncredited)
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Les Gardonyi | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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| Frank Hansen | ... |
Uniformed Sentry (uncredited)
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| Steven J. Klaszky | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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John Launder | ... |
MCL Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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Kara Laviola | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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Dan Lehn | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Ramy Mam | ... |
Mortician (uncredited)
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Sean Marrinan | ... |
VFW Honor Guard (uncredited)
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| Scott Napolitano | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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| Phil Newsom | ... |
Gurney Pusher (uncredited)
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Joel Ney | ... |
Chance Phelps' Classmate (uncredited)
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Patricia Nicastro | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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Jennifer Oleniczak | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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Catherine Pierce | ... |
Woman at the Airport (uncredited)
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| Ray Reynolds | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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D. Justyn Ryan | ... |
Flight Attendant (uncredited)
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Sue Sadik | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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Lenny Safko | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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Raymond Savoie | ... |
Military Chaplin at Funeral (uncredited)
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| Tim Schuebel | ... |
VFW Veteran (uncredited)
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| Karim Sioud | ... |
Marine (uncredited)
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Bob Socci | ... |
Marine Retiree at Funeral (uncredited)
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Matthew Landon Sparks | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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Mitchell Speert | ... |
Air Force Veteran (uncredited)
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Bud Stafford | ... |
MCL Quartermaster - Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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Jared Uhrich | ... |
Marine Pallbearer (uncredited)
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Kathryn Wahl | ... |
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
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| Missy Yager | ... |
Michelle (uncredited)
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| Blake Young-Fountain | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ross Katz | ||
Written by
| Michael Strobl | ... | (screenplay) (as LtCol Michael R. Strobl USMC [Ret.]) and |
| Ross Katz | ... | (screenplay) |
| Michael Strobl | ... | (journal) (as LtCol Michael R. Strobl USMC [Ret.]) |
Produced by
| Fred Berger | ... | associate producer |
| Lori Keith Douglas | ... | producer |
| Ross Katz | ... | executive producer |
| Brad Krevoy | ... | executive producer |
| Frank Schaeffer | ... | associate producer |
| William Teitler | ... | co-executive producer |
| Cathy Wischner-Sola | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Marcelo Zarvos | ||
Cinematography by
| Alar Kivilo | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Brian A. Kates | ||
| Lee Percy | ||
Editorial Department
| Jason Bretz | ... | assistant editor: LA |
| Lisa Cossettini | ... | assistant editor: LA |
| Tom Cross | ... | assistant editor: LA |
| Libby Cuenin | ... | post-production assistant |
| Louisa Forni | ... | post-production assistant |
| J.D. Funari | ... | marketing editor |
| Elisabeth Gillott | ... | post-production assistant |
| Matthew W. Johnson | ... | smoke artist: Post Logic Studios |
| Annalise Kurinsky | ... | digital intermediate account executive |
| Lou Levinson | ... | colorist |
| Jordan Lindblad | ... | assistant editor: NY |
| Ali Muney | ... | assistant editor: NY |
| Julia Nessling-Douglas | ... | digital intermediate producer (as Julia Nessling) |
| Jim Passon | ... | color timer |
| Kate Ridgway | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Heather Saunders | ... | post-production assistant |
| Victoria Stewart | ... | post-production intern |
| Joe Finley | ... | digital preview colorist (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Spafford | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Ann Goulder | ||
Production Design by
| Dan Leigh | ||
Art Direction by
| James Donahue | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ron von Blomberg | ||
Costume Design by
| David C. Robinson | ||
Makeup Department
| Richard F. Esposito | ... | hair stylist |
| Melissa Oteri | ... | assistant makeup artist: Montana (as Melissa Ferreira) |
| Stephanie Pasicov | ... | makeup artist |
| Holly Remington | ... | assistant hair stylist: Montana |
| James Sarzotti | ... | key makeup artist |
| Lizz Scalice | ... | key hair stylist |
| Dina Sliwiak | ... | makeup artist |
| Colleen Wheeler | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Yvonne Reddy | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Susan Schectar | ... | additional hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Christine Altomari | ... | production supervisor: Montana |
| Lori Keith Douglas | ... | unit production manager |
| Janet Fries Eckholm | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Carla Raij | ... | assistant unit production manager |
| Pamela Winn-Barnett | ... | post-production executive (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert C. Albertell | ... | first assistant director |
| Vanessa Hoffman | ... | second assistant director |
| Brendan Walsh | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Nicholas Albanese | ... | construction foreman / key carpenter (as Nick Albanese) |
| Julia Barraclough | ... | charge scenic |
| Frederick Bergenson | ... | construction grip |
| John G. Boesch | ... | key construction grip |
| Krysten Childs | ... | art department assistant |
| Brandon Cook | ... | set dresser |
| Robert Currie | ... | property master |
| Frank DeCurtis Jr. | ... | set dressing foreman |
| Guido DeCurtis | ... | leadman |
| Louise DeCurtis | ... | set dresser |
| Jason Goldberg | ... | shop production assistant |
| Robert Gurgo | ... | key shop electrician |
| Craig Sherman Hall | ... | assistant art director: Montana (as C. Sherman Hall) |
| James Hoff | ... | stand-by camera services (as H. James Hoff) |
| Thomas J. Horan | ... | set dresser |
| Chris Jordan | ... | additional prop assistant |
| Keith Kastner | ... | best boy construction grip |
| Bradley Klipp | ... | set dresser (as Brad Klipp) |
| Jesse Klipp | ... | set dresser |
| Michael A. Kroner | ... | carpenter |
| Steven E. Lawler | ... | construction coordinator |
| Aiden Levy | ... | art department intern (as Aidan Levy) |
| Richard Liebgold | ... | set dresser |
| Carlton McClarence | ... | set dresser |
| David Moriarty | ... | scenic foreman |
| Richie Morris | ... | on-set dresser |
| Ivan Pazlamatchev | ... | stand-by camera services |
| Morgan Pitts | ... | first assistant props |
| Mark Pollard | ... | graphic artist |
| Edward P Tadiello | ... | scenic artist |
| Susan Tatom | ... | set dresser |
| Robert Vaglio | ... | carpenter |
| Ashley Wellbrock | ... | art department intern |
| Allison Whitmer | ... | leadman: Montana |
| Peter Whitney | ... | scenic industrial |
| Tomas Zeman | ... | art department coordinator |
| Peter DeCurtis | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Tyrell Elliott | ... | prop assistant (uncredited) |
| Justin Elterman | ... | additional graphic designer (uncredited) |
| J.D. Jacoby | ... | assistant property master: Montana (uncredited) / props buyer: Montana (uncredited) |
| Victoria Stewart | ... | art department intern (uncredited) |
| Zachary Zirlin | ... | additional graphic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Rick Ash | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jason Benjamin | ... | boom operator |
| Tim Boggs | ... | sound editor |
| Paul Timothy Carden | ... | adr supervisor (as Paul Carden) |
| Rich Crescenti | ... | adr recordist (as Richard Crescenti) / adr recordist |
| Rickley W. Dumm | ... | sound editor (as Rickley Dumm) |
| Alan Freedman | ... | adr mixer |
| Frank Gaeta | ... | additional sound mixer / sound designer / sound supervisor |
| David Grant | ... | sound editor |
| Dennis Green | ... | 24-frame playback operator |
| Catherine Harper | ... | foley artist |
| Justin Herman | ... | mix technician |
| Joe Iemola | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Kim Maitland | ... | sound recordist |
| Darrin Mann | ... | foley mixer |
| Christopher Moriana | ... | sound effects editor (as Chris Moriana) |
| Douglas Murray | ... | adr mixer |
| T.J. O'Mara | ... | sound mixer |
| Kyle Olmstead | ... | sound intern |
| Sam Perry | ... | boom operator: Montana |
| Paul Tirone | ... | adr recordist (as Paul Banks Tirone) |
| Rick Ash | ... | supervising re-recording engineer (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Gilbert | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
| Michael Kessler | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Doug Mountain | ... | supervising sound engineer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Jeff Brink | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Kevin Zack | ... | special effects assistant |
Visual Effects by
| Mark Intravartolo | ... | inferno artist: Modern VideoFilm |
| Matthew W. Johnson | ... | smoke artist |
| Chris Kieffer | ... | computer screen graphics (as Chris Keiffer) |
| Eric Pardee | ... | data wrangler: Post Logic Graphics |
Stunts
| David Gere | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David E. Baron | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Jim Bridges | ... | still photographer (as James Bridges) |
| Bob Calandro | ... | grip |
| Ian Carmody | ... | camera loader: Montana |
| Daniel Casey | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Christopher DeBlau | ... | lamp operator |
| Anne Devereux | ... | camera loader: Montana |
| Matthew A. Ely | ... | second assistant camera: "c" camera, Montana |
| Paul V. Ferrazzi | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera, Montana |
| Donald Glenn | ... | dolly grip |
| Samuel A. Gonzalez Jr. | ... | lamp operator |
| Paul Goroff | ... | technocrane operator |
| Phil Gries | ... | camera: behind the scenes |
| Gary Hildebrand | ... | lamp operator |
| Michael J. Kammerer | ... | dolly grip (as Mike Kammerer) / grip |
| Reid Kelly | ... | grip |
| Scott Koenigsberg | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Gábor Kövér | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Sal Lanza | ... | key grip |
| Kristopher Layng | ... | camera intern |
| Michael A. Leo | ... | generator operator |
| Charles Libin | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Joseph M. Lyons | ... | best boy electric: Montana (as Joe Lyons) |
| Derek J. Manganelli | ... | camera loader |
| Hollis Meminger | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Tim Norman | ... | first assistant camera: : "b" camera |
| Steve Olsen | ... | technocrane operator: Montana (as Steven Olsen) |
| Ray Patrick | ... | technocrane operator: Montana |
| Kabkeo Phothivongsa | ... | lamp operator |
| Frank Rinato | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Ryan Rodriguez | ... | best boy electric (as Ryan A. Rodriguez) |
| Gerard Sava | ... | steadicam operator |
| Gregor Tavenner | ... | camera operator: "c" camera, Montana |
| Rick Thomas | ... | gaffer: Montana |
| John Trunk | ... | video assist: additional photography |
| John Velez | ... | gaffer (as John G. Velez) |
| Glen Weinstein | ... | grip |
| Thomas Yostpille | ... | best boy grip (as Tom Yostpille) |
| Tony Ballew | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Bob Becchio | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Stu Brumbaugh | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Buzzy Burwell | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Steve Goodloe | ... | additional grip (uncredited) |
| Vincent Lanza | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Charles Libin | ... | director of photography: second unit (uncredited) |
| Brian Minzlaff | ... | set lighting (uncredited) |
| Daniel D. Sariano | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Joseph Sciretta | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Craig Striano | ... | technocrane operator (uncredited) |
| Andrew Thie | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Tina Buckingham | ... | casting: Montana |
| Renee Godbout | ... | background casting associate |
| Barbara Harris | ... | adr voice casting |
| Anne Teutschel | ... | casting associate |
| David M. Waldron | ... | background casting associate (as David Waldron) |
| Chris Bustard | ... | extras casting: Los Angeles (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Forrest | ... | extras casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michael Adkins | ... | costume supervisor |
| Laura Barreto | ... | wardrobe coordinator (as Laura F. Barreto) |
| Catherine Carnovale | ... | wardrobe intern |
| Gerald Crawford | ... | key costumer |
| Lee Harper | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Courtney Hess | ... | set costumer: Montana |
| Elizabeth Taylor | ... | key costumer |
| Chuck Hennessy-ReCar | ... | set costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Jessica Archer | ... | location scout |
| Chris Arena | ... | assistant location manager |
| Christopher Arena | ... | assistant location manager |
| Elvis Cornea | ... | location assistant |
| Michael Fucci | ... | location manager |
| Sam Gomez | ... | assistant location manager |
| Brendan Kehoe | ... | location assistant |
| Jeffrey Lederman | ... | location assistant |
| Priya Shelly | ... | location coordinator |
| Mark Zetler | ... | location manager |
| Markus Zetler | ... | location manager: Montana |
| J.D. Jacoby | ... | location assistant (uncredited) |
| Justin Reid | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Michael K. Bauer | ... | music editor: LA (as Michael Bauer) |
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation |
| Johnny Caruso | ... | music editor: LA |
| Daniel Coe | ... | score preparation |
| George Doering | ... | musician: guitar (as Georg Doering) |
| Jennifer L. Dunnington | ... | music editor: NY (as Jennifer Dunnington) |
| Chris Fogel | ... | score recordist / scoring mixer |
| Matt Franko | ... | music preparation |
| Daniel Gold | ... | music preparation |
| Chris Hackman | ... | copyist |
| Jo Ann Kane | ... | music copyist (as JoAnn Kane) |
| Evyen Klean | ... | music supervisor (as Evyen J Klean) |
| Sonny Kompanek | ... | orchestrator |
| Janet Lopez | ... | music coordinator |
| Mike Nowak | ... | conductor (as Mike Novak) |
| Victor Pesavento | ... | music preparation |
| Philip Rothman | ... | orchestrator |
| Peter Rotter | ... | music contractor (as Peter Rodder) |
| Naomi Sato | ... | music preparation |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn |
| Marcelo Zarvos | ... | musician:piano / score producer |
| William Zeitler | ... | musician: glass harmonica |
| Bryan Carrigan | ... | digital score recordist (uncredited) |
| D.L. Smith | ... | music technical consultant (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Eva Z. Cabrera | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Frank Appedu III | ... | driver (as Frank J. Appedu III) |
| Chuck Bennis | ... | transportation co-captain |
| David Buckman | ... | driver |
| Jim Buckman | ... | transportation captain |
| Peter Connors | ... | driver (as Pete Connors) |
| Dennis Dugan | ... | driver |
| Joseph Fay | ... | driver (as Joseph Fay Jr.) |
| Kenneth Garrison | ... | driver (as Ken Garrison) |
| Steven R. Guglielmetti | ... | fuel truck |
| Rich Gutterding | ... | driver |
| John C. Hunt | ... | driver |
| John Kearney | ... | driver |
| Matthew McGuinness | ... | driver |
| Brett Michel | ... | driver |
| Ken Murphy | ... | driver |
| Bill Opel | ... | driver |
| Todd Parkhurst | ... | driver (as Todd T. Parkhurst) |
| Robert Scanlon | ... | driver |
| Christine Schuman | ... | transportation captain: Montana |
| Phil Schuman | ... | transportation coordinator: Montana (as Philip Schuman) |
| John Sica | ... | driver |
| Steve Szucs | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Colin Arndt | ... | set production assistant: Montana |
| Sam Arthurs | ... | armorer |
| Patrick Barile | ... | chef |
| Ercan Bas | ... | office production assistant |
| Justen Bennett-Maccubbin | ... | payroll accountant (as Justen M. Bennett-Maccubbin) |
| Justin Bursch | ... | assistant: Mr. Krevoy |
| Mike Callaghan | ... | production executive |
| Jeff Chena | ... | stand in: Mr Bacon |
| Angela Coleman | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Gregory Cuozzo | ... | chef (as Gregory M. Cuozzo) |
| Charles E. Davis | ... | U.S. Department of Defense project officer |
| Michael Falso | ... | assistant: Mr. Katz |
| Robin Ginsberg | ... | production accountant |
| Heather Imerman | ... | office production intern |
| Jessica Johnson Tavenner | ... | assistant production coordinator: Montana (as Jessica Johnson) |
| Sara Jonsson | ... | set production assistant: Montana |
| David Kennedy | ... | office production intern (as David C. Kennedy) |
| Matthew F. Lake | ... | key production assistant |
| Reuben Liber | ... | production executive |
| Nicole Linares | ... | production assistant |
| Margaret Maloney | ... | set production assistant |
| Cisco Marcial | ... | parking coordinator (as Francisco Marcial) |
| K.C. McLeod | ... | set production intern |
| Dan Meehan | ... | title designer |
| Susan Mieras | ... | assistant: Mr. Bacon |
| Nina Noah | ... | accounting intern |
| Ginny Nugent | ... | production executive |
| Vicente C. Ogilvie | ... | liaison officer: Department of Defense |
| Wylie Overstreet | ... | assistant: Mr. Katz |
| Paul J. Park | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Kenny Pierce | ... | set production assistant |
| Travis Rehwaldt | ... | set production assistant |
| Ulises Rodriguez | ... | assistant production coordinator (as Ulises Rodriguez Noa) |
| Emily Rosenbaum | ... | set production intern |
| Nikkia Scott | ... | office production intern |
| Jeff Sedwick | ... | set production intern |
| Michael Strobl | ... | military consultant (as LtCol Michael R. Strobl) |
| Bob Swensen | ... | title producer: main title |
| Vic Szalankiewicz | ... | chief military advisor |
| Nancy A. Terriberry | ... | production accountant: Montana (as Nancy Terriberry) |
| Ashley Terrill | ... | assistant: Ms. Douglas / clearance liaison |
| Benny Thomson | ... | craft service |
| Christina Walker | ... | set production assistant (as Christina Ann Walker) |
| Rebecca Warfield | ... | production office coordinator: Montana (as Rebecca Tunkel Lambrecht) |
| Meghan K. Wicker | ... | production coordinator |
| Kristen Willerton | ... | production secretary |
| Kate Wiltshire | ... | wrangler: Montana |
| Robin Wiltshire | ... | horses and wagon supplier: Montana |
| Kelly Winfield | ... | wrangler: Montana |
| Lou Angeli | ... | archival footage: Dover Air Force Base (uncredited) |
| Zach Broussard | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Kathy Hayner | ... | accounting assistant (uncredited) |
| Michael Hjelmstad | ... | motion picture and television liaison (uncredited) |
| Jim Jaffe | ... | product placement (uncredited) |
| Lisa Kisner | ... | additional set production assistant: Glen Ridge, New Jersey (uncredited) |
| Dan Lehn | ... | stand in: male (uncredited) |
| Matt O'Connor | ... | key office production assistant (uncredited) |
| Joan Preston | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Michael Riley | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
| Madison Rowley | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Paul Sinor | ... | military advisor (uncredited) |
| Eugene Stamos | ... | additional craft service (uncredited) |
| Megan Stas | ... | set production assistant (uncredited) |
| Rebecca Thornell | ... | clearances (uncredited) |
| Fernando Vallejo | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Christina Walker | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Alex M. White | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Simone Wilson | ... | production office intern (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Sten Iversen | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Paul Sinor | ... | thanks (as LTC Paul Sinor US Army) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2009) (United States) (tv)
- Argentina Video Home (2009) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2012) (Netherlands) (tv) (HBO3) (limited)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Star Channel (2015) (Japan) (tv)
- Warner Home Vídeo (2009) (Brazil) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Modern VideoFilm (inferno artist)
- Post Logic Studios (smoke artist)
- Temptu (tattoos)
Other Companies
- Aero Mock-Ups (aircraft mock-up rental)
- Arms Length (grip equipment)
- Camera Service Center (arricam and lighting equipment)
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Gotham Sound and Communications (walkies provided by)
- Gourmet Girls (catering: Montana)
- Gourmet To U (catering)
- Grant Wilfley Casting (background casting)
- Haddad's (transportation equipment)
- Hyperion Sound (score mixing facility)
- Jaffe Entertainment (product services)
- Marine Shop Quantico Va (uniform supplier)
- Montana Film Office (special thanks)
- Movie Movers (star trailers)
- Movie Movers (transportation)
- Negative People (negative cutting)
- Owen & DeSalvo Company (accounting: post-production)
- Post Logic Studios (digital intermediate)
- Redman Movies and Stories (electric package)
- Redman Movies and Stories (expendables)
- Redman Movies and Stories (grip rentals)
- Redman Movies and Stories (lighting)
- Scarlet Letters (end titles)
- Shine (main title designed and produced by)
- Sound Satisfaction (foley recording facility)
- Sound for Film (sound editorial)
- Soundtrack New York (ADR Facility)
- Soundtrack New York (adr facility)
- The Newman Scoring Stage, Twentieth Century Fox Studios (score recording facility)
- Thomson Bros. Craft Services (craft service)
- Turtle Ranch (horses and wagon: Montana)
- Varèse Sarabande (soundtrack)
- Widget Post Production (sound re-recording services)
Storyline
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In April, 2004, casualties mount in Iraq. At Quantico, choices focus on increasing troop strength or only replacing casualties. Lt. Col. Michael 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?
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | When Lieutenant Colonel Strobl and Private First Class Phelps leave the hangar in Minneapolis there is a large Kalitta Air Charter airplane in the background. In 2007, Congress passed a law that military members were no longer to be returned to their families as cargo in the cargo hold of airliners as with Chance Phelps. The remains are now flown by Kalitta on their fleet of small jets. See more » |
| Goofs | When LtCol Strobl arrives at his motel room in Wyoming before the funeral, the information sheet on the table concerning the services uses the wrong word (Internment) regarding the burial. Internment means imprisonment. The correct word would be interment. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards (2009). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Take The Highway See more » |
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LtCol Mike Strobl:
[voiceover]
Chance Phelps was wearing his St. Christopher medal when he was killed on Good Friday. Eight days later, I handed the medallion to his mother. I watched them carry him the final fifteen yards. I felt that as long as he was still moving, he was somehow still alive. When they put him down in his grave, he'd stopped moving. I didn't know Chance Phelps before he died. But today, I miss him. See more » |