Greyhound (2020), directed by Aaron Schneider and written by Tom Hanks, is a gripping WWII naval thriller based on C.S. Forester’s novel The Good Shepherd. The film stars Tom Hanks as Commander Ernest Krause, a first-time captain tasked with leading an Allied convoy of 37 ships across the treacherous North Atlantic during the Battle of the Atlantic.
As the convoy crosses the “Black Pit,” a stretch of ocean beyond the reach of air cover, they’re relentlessly hunted by a deadly wolfpack of German U-boats. Krause must face unrelenting attacks, harsh weather, and his own self-doubt while protecting the convoy’s merchant ships from being sunk.
With tension building minute by minute, Greyhound focuses on the nerve-wracking cat-and-mouse tactics of naval warfare. The film stands out for its realistic depiction of WWII naval battles, minimalistic yet intense storytelling, and Hanks’ compelling performance as a man battling external enemies and internal fears.
Praised for its pacing and authenticity, Greyhound offers a suspenseful and immersive look at one of WWII’s most dangerous battles.
