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      The Hunt for Red October

      1990, Mystery & thriller/Action, 2h 17m

      76 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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      Perfectly cast and packed with suspense, The Hunt for Red October is an old-fashioned submarine thriller with plenty of firepower to spare. Read critic reviews

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      The Hunt for Red October (1990)

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      Based on the popular Tom Clancy novel, this suspenseful movie tracks Soviet submarine captain Marko Ramius (Sean Connery) as he abandons his orders and heads for the east coast of the United States. Equipped with innovative stealth technology, Ramius' submarine, "Red October," is virtually invisible. However, when an American sub briefly detects the Russians' presence, CIA agent Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) sets out to determine Ramius' motives, fearing he may launch an attack on the U.S.

      • Rating: PG

      • Genre: Mystery & thriller, Action, Adventure

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: John McTiernan

      • Producer: Mace Neufeld

      • Writer: Larry Ferguson, Donald Stewart

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $119.1M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Paramount Pictures

      • Production Co: Paramount Pictures

      • Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

      • Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

      Cast & Crew

      Sean Connery
      Scott Glenn
      Sam Neill
      James Earl Jones
      Joss Ackland
      Richard Jordan
      Peter Firth
      Tim Curry
      Courtney B. Vance
      Stellan Skarsgård
      Jeffrey Jones
      Fred Dalton Thompson
      Daniel Davis
      Tomas Arana
      Larry Ferguson
      Donald Stewart
      Larry DeWaay
      Jerry Sherlock
      Basil Poledouris
      Jan de Bont
      John Wright
      Terence Marsh
      William Cruse
      Dianne Wager
      Mickey S. Michaels
      Jerry Ballew

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      • Mar 14, 2015

        Probably the best Clancy film adaptation. Silly entertainment involving overly complex fake technology that sounds vaguely plausible, but without the frustratingly dense plot of Clancy's novels. Most of this success is likely due to McTiernan, who was often firing on all cylinders at this time.

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      • Aug 24, 2014

        Compelling, with a taut and gripping premise. It exudes a quiet importance, and in some moments, even hints of an underlying humanness and nobility.

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      • Jun 15, 2013

        A thrilling action movie, adequately cast.

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      • Jan 26, 2013

        The Hunt for Red October is a compelling and exciting Cold War thriller. Based on a Tom Clancy novel, a new Soviet submarine goes rogue on its maiden voyage, taking the Soviet Union and U.S. to the brink of war; however CIA analyst Jack Ryan suspects that the sub's captain is attempting to defect. The film features an all-star cast that includes Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Sam Neill, and James Earl Jones. Additionally, director John McTiernan does an excellent job at creating an intense and suspenseful tone throughout the film. And this tone is enhanced through Basil Poledouris's sweeping and powerful score. Exceptionally well-crafted, The Hunt for Red October is a captivating film that's steeped in mystery.

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