Colin Hanks, Scott Eastwood's WW2 Thriller Lucky Strike: Based on True Story?

Scott Eastwood's new World War II survival thriller Lucky Strike hits theaters on June 26. Here's the true story behind it.  | Hollywood

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Scott Eastwood's new World War II thriller Lucky Strike hits theaters on June 26. The film is inspired by true events and follows a US soldier trapped behind enemy lines during the last major German offensive of World War II, the Battle of the Bulge.

The story centers on one soldier's fight to survive, turning the Battle of the Bulge into an intimate psychological story of endurance. Colin Hanks plays the injured American soldier at the heart of the story, with Scott Eastwood appearing in a major role.

The cast also includes Taylor John Smith, Lorne MacFadyen, Daniel Ray Rodriguez, and Caroline Piette, among others. The film is directed by Rod Lurie, who also co-wrote the screenplay with producer Marc Frydman.