In today’s video, we’re recapping the intense World War II drama, Greyhound. This gripping film, starring Tom Hanks, who also penned the screenplay, takes us into the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic. Hanks portrays Commander Ernest Krause, a career officer finally given command of a U.S. destroyer, the USS Keeling, codenamed “Greyhound.” Tasked with leading an international convoy of 37 Allied ships, Krause must outmaneuver the relentless pursuit of Nazi U-boats in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
The movie is a lean, no-nonsense portrayal of naval warfare, focusing on strategy and survival rather than character backstories. It’s a story of courage, quick decisions, and the harsh realities of war at sea. With its meticulous attention to historical detail, Greyhound offers a unique look at the Battle of the Atlantic, a crucial, yet less frequently depicted, theater of World War II.