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Greyhound

  • 20202020
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 31m
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7.0/10
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Tom Hanks and Elisabeth Shue in Greyhound (2020)
Tom Hanks stars as a longtime Navy veteran who, as a first-time captain, is tasked with protecting a convoy of 37 ships carrying thousands of soldiers and much-needed supplies across the treacherous waters of the Atlantic during WWII. For five days with no air cover, the captain and his small force of three escort ships must make their way through an area of the ocean known as “the Black Pit,” battling Nazi U-boats while protecting their invaluable ships and soldiers.
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Several months after the U.S. entry into World War II, an inexperienced U.S. Navy commander must lead an Allied convoy being stalked by a German submarine wolf pack.Several months after the U.S. entry into World War II, an inexperienced U.S. Navy commander must lead an Allied convoy being stalked by a German submarine wolf pack.Several months after the U.S. entry into World War II, an inexperienced U.S. Navy commander must lead an Allied convoy being stalked by a German submarine wolf pack.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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  • Director
    • Aaron Schneider
  • Writers
    • Tom Hanks(screenplay by)
    • C.S. Forester(based on the novel "The Good Shepherd" by)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Elisabeth Shue
    • Stephen Graham
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  • Director
    • Aaron Schneider
  • Writers
    • Tom Hanks(screenplay by)
    • C.S. Forester(based on the novel "The Good Shepherd" by)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Elisabeth Shue
    • Stephen Graham
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 906User reviews
    • 181Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 23 nominations total

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    Tom Hanks
    Tom Hanks
    • Captain Krauseas Captain Krause
    Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue
    • Evelynas Evelyn
    Stephen Graham
    Stephen Graham
    • Charlie Coleas Charlie Cole
    Matt Helm
    Matt Helm
    • Lt. Nystromas Lt. Nystrom
    Craig Tate
    Craig Tate
    • Pittsas Pitts
    Rob Morgan
    Rob Morgan
    • Clevelandas Cleveland
    Travis Quentin
    Travis Quentin
    • Ipsenas Ipsen
    Jeff Burkes
    Jeff Burkes
    • Shannonas Shannon
    • (as Jeffrey Burkes)
    Matthew Zuk
    Matthew Zuk
    • Flusseras Flusser
    Joseph Poliquin
    Joseph Poliquin
    • Lee Helmsman #1as Lee Helmsman #1
    Casey Bond
    Casey Bond
    • Helmsman #1as Helmsman #1
    Josh Wiggins
    Josh Wiggins
    • Talker #1as Talker #1
    Michael Benz
    Michael Benz
    • Carlingas Carling
    Grayson Russell
    Grayson Russell
    • Signalman #1as Signalman #1
    Ian James Corlett
    Ian James Corlett
    • Dickyas Dicky
    • (voice)
    Maximilian Osinski
    Maximilian Osinski
    • Eagleas Eagle
    • (voice)
    • (as Max Orsinski)
    Dominic Keating
    Dominic Keating
    • Harryas Harry
    • (voice)
    Dave Davis
    Dave Davis
    • Boatswain's Mate #1as Boatswain's Mate #1
    • Director
      • Aaron Schneider
    • Writers
      • Tom Hanks(screenplay by)
      • C.S. Forester(based on the novel "The Good Shepherd" by)
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    Storyline

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    Based upon the novel "The Good Shepherd" by C S Forester, this is the thrilling story of an Allied convoy crossing the North Atlantic in 1942 as it faces relentless attack by a German submarine wolf pack. The leader of the convoy's destroyer screen is a US Navy commander making his first Atlantic crossing. The story focuses on his command responsibility as he fights the cold, the relentless night, the brutal sea, and his deep fatigue as he chases down the attacking submarines in the deadly game of cat and mouse. The exciting story, a thrilling ride-along with the beleaguered captain, so deeply portrays the elements of battle command that for a long period of time the book was used as a text at the US Naval Academy. —Nlappos
    • world war two
    • u boat
    • war at sea
    • naval convoy
    • battle of the atlantic
    • 158 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The Only Thing More Dangerous Than the Front Lines Was the Fight to Get There
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • History
      • War
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for war-related action/violence and brief strong language
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The movie shows the U-Boat passing close to the Greyhound to be under her cannon and immune to fire, however, in reality when this naval tactic was performed, the Captain would order hard rudder to cause the boat to list thereby bringing the cannon down to bear. This is a centuries-old practiced counter maneuver. (This maneuver is demonstrated in many an old pirate or naval battle movie.)
    • Goofs
      One of the German U-boat commanders taunts Greyhound over the radio. This would never have happened in reality. Each Navy ship had a radio signal direction finder and if a U-Boat broke radio silence, triangulation would reveal its exact position.
    • Quotes

      Gray Wolf: [on radio] Greyhound, good luck surviving the night.

    • Crazy credits
      During the first part of the end credits, some black and white WW2 era clips are shown.
    • Connections
      Featured in Half in the Bag: Blumhouse's Dirty Secret (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
      Public Domain

      Arranged by Bill Cunliffe

      Performed by Bill Cunliffe

      Courtesy of Black Toast Music

    User reviews906

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    Top review
    9/10
    Intense, compressed, brief...
    Having served in the Cold War on both a destroyer and on a submarine, I found this story contrasting the tensions between both worlds. The action is shown from the bridge, CIC, and decks of the Greyhound, which BTW is the slang term for destroyers and those who serve on them. Hanks subtly conveys the ache of leaving a loved one behind and her presence with him during the battle. He and his crew feel the presence of the subs stalking the surface ships and the deaths of sailors both above and below the icy water. There is no perfect rendering of combat in film, but the repeated commands and protocols between naval personnel and vessels are accurate enough to convey a sense of proper urgency to the story. Compressing roughly 48 tense hours into a ~2 hour film doesn't give much time to absorb all that's happening, and that's the point. Training and subsequent reactions shape the story in the faces of the bridge crew as they watch the captain and follow his orders which he does not explain. This is about relationships between combatants, among the ships in the convoy, and between U.S. and British allies. This film, The Enemy Below, and Das Boot make a reasonable trilogy for a weekend marathon. Enjoy this story from either a technical or a relational view as you see fit.
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    • rodpevoto
    • Jul 11, 2020

    FAQ14

    • What's the reason Captain Krause keeps misspelling his crewmen names? It's left out of the edit. In the novel is he portrayed as dyslexic?
    • Why that transmission guy got a helmet from Spaceballs movie?
    • In the beginning of the movie, we see the escort plane and the ships communicating by light signals, not to break radio silence. Later on, we hear the captain talking to the other destroyers, while they are miles away. It seemed they had broken radio silence, since the subs had seen them anyway. But then, they regret having to break radio silence by calling on the admiralty.So how did they communicate? Or is it an inaccuracy?

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    • Release date
      • July 10, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chiến Hạm Thủ Lĩnh
    • Filming locations
      • Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Apple Original Films
      • Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE)
      • Stage 6 Films
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    • Budget
      • $50,300,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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