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.
- Director
- Writers
- Tom Hanks(screenplay by)
- C.S. Forester(based on the novel "The Good Shepherd" by)
- Stars
Top credits
- Director
- Writers
- Tom Hanks(screenplay by)
- C.S. Forester(based on the novel "The Good Shepherd" by)
- Stars
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 23 nominations total
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Jeff Burkes
- Shannonas Shannon
- (as Jeffrey Burkes)
Maximilian Osinski
- Eagleas Eagle
- (voice)
- (as Max Orsinski)
Dominic Keating
- Harryas Harry
- (voice)
- Director
- Writers
- Tom Hanks(screenplay by)
- C.S. Forester(based on the novel "The Good Shepherd" by)
- All cast & crew
- See more cast details at IMDbPro
Storyline
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
- Taglines
- The Only Thing More Dangerous Than the Front Lines Was the Fight to Get There
- Genres
- Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG-13 for war-related action/violence and brief strong language
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaThe 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.)
- GoofsOne 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.
- Crazy creditsDuring the first part of the end credits, some black and white WW2 era clips are shown.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Half in the Bag: Blumhouse's Dirty Secret (2020)
- SoundtracksIt Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Public Domain
Arranged by Bill Cunliffe
Performed by Bill Cunliffe
Courtesy of Black Toast Music
Top review
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
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- Chiến Hạm Thủ Lĩnh
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- Budget
- $50,300,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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