Greyhound Budget
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Synopsis
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.
What is the budget of Greyhound?
"Greyhound," a war released in 2020, was directed by Aaron Schneider and stars Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham. The production budget was $50,300,000, placing it in the mid-budget range for war productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a war production like this include:
- Above-the-Line Talent: Drama films live or die on the strength of their performances.
- Location Filming & Period Production Design: Authentic locations , whether contemporary or historical , require scouting, permits, travel, lodging, and often significant dressing to match the story's time period.
- Post-Production, Color Grading & Score: The editorial process for dramas is typically longer than genre films, with careful attention to pacing and tone.
What were the major cost factors in Greyhound?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Greyhound."
- Above-the-Line Talent: Above-the-Line Talent is one of the primary cost drivers in war productions of this scale.
- Location Filming: Location Filming & Period Production Design is one of the primary cost drivers in war productions of this scale.
- Post-Production: Post-Production, Color Grading & Score is one of the primary cost drivers in war productions of this scale.
How Does Greyhound's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $50,300,000, Greyhound sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- Angela's Ashes (1999): Budget $50,000,000, Worldwide Gross $13,042,112
- Dredd (2012): Budget $50,000,000, Worldwide Gross $41,037,742
- Lord of War (2005): Budget $50,000,000, Worldwide Gross $72,600,000
- Shall We Dance? (2004): Budget $50,000,000, Worldwide Gross $170,128,460
- The Iron Giant (1999): Budget $50,000,000, Worldwide Gross $23,300,000
The median budget for wide-release war films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Awards and Recognition
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 24 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Greyhound (2020)?
The production budget was $50,300,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $25,150,000 - $40,240,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $75,450,000 - $90,540,000.
How much did Greyhound (2020) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Greyhound (2020) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Greyhound?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham, Rob Morgan); talent compensation, authentic period production design, and meticulous post-production; international production across Canada, China, United States of America.
How does Greyhound's budget compare to similar war films?
At $50,300,000, Greyhound is classified as a mid-budget production. The median budget for wide-release war films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: Angela's Ashes (1999, $50,000,000); Dredd (2012, $50,000,000); Lord of War (2005, $50,000,000).
Did Greyhound (2020) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Greyhound (2020) win?
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 24 nominations total.
Who directed Greyhound and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Aaron Schneider, written by Tom Hanks, shot by Shelly Johnson, with music by Blake Neely, edited by Sidney Wolinsky, Markus Czyzewski.
Where was Greyhound filmed?
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