The Hunt for Red October

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Sean Connery in The Hunt for Red October (1990)

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In November 1984, the Soviet Union's best submarine captain, in a new undetectable sub, violates orders and heads for the U.S. The American CIA and military must quickly determine: Is he try... Read allIn November 1984, the Soviet Union's best submarine captain, in a new undetectable sub, violates orders and heads for the U.S. The American CIA and military must quickly determine: Is he trying to defect, or to start a war?In November 1984, the Soviet Union's best submarine captain, in a new undetectable sub, violates orders and heads for the U.S. The American CIA and military must quickly determine: Is he trying to defect, or to start a war?

Director
- John McTiernan
Writers
- Tom Clancy(based on the novel by)
- Larry Ferguson(screenplay by)
- Donald E. Stewart(screenplay by)
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Won 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 8 nominations total

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Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin in The Hunt for Red October (1990)

Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, and Scott Glenn in The Hunt for Red October (1990)

Alec Baldwin in The Hunt for Red October (1990)

Sean Connery in The Hunt for Red October (1990)

Sean Connery in The Hunt for Red October (1990)

Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, and Scott Glenn in The Hunt for Red October (1990)

Sean Connery in The Hunt for Red October (1990)

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Sean Connery in The Hunt for Red October (1990)

Sean Connery in The Hunt for Red October (1990)

Director
- John McTiernan
Writers
- Tom Clancy(based on the novel by)
- Larry Ferguson(screenplay by)
- Donald E. Stewart(screenplay by)
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In November 1984, at the height of the Cold War, the Soviet Union creates a new nuclear submarine that runs silent due to a revolutionary propulsion system. The Russian submarine Captain, Marko Ramius (Sir Sean Connery), defects. His goal is taking it to the U.S. to prevent the Russians from using it to start nuclear war against the U.S.

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Taglines
- Invisible. Silent. Stolen.
Genres
Certificate
- PG
Parents guide

Trivia
Sir Sean Connery spent time underway aboard the U.S.S. Puffer (S.S.N. 652) preparing for his role. He was given Commander status, and allowed to give commands while underway (with the Captain beside him).

Goofs
The crew of the Konovalov is shown to include petty officers and seamen, but a real Alfa class submarine is crewed entirely by officers. (This may not have been known in the West at the time of filming.)

Quotes
Jeffrey Pelt: Listen, I'm a politician, which means I'm a cheat and a liar, and when I'm not kissing babies, I'm stealing their lollipops. But it also means I keep my options open.

Crazy credits
Stanley (Sally Ryan's stuffed bear) is credited as "Himself"

Alternate versions
SPOILER: In its original theatrical run, Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) says "A fucking cook!" upon discovering the saboteur. However, on subsequent home video releases, the word "fucking" is replaced by "Goddamn." "Goddamn" is heard in at least some 35mm prints.

Connections
Edited into JAG: Silent Service (1999)

Soundtracks
The Anthem of the Soviet Union
Music by Aleksandr Aleksandrov (as A.V. Aleksandrov)
Lyrics by Gabriel Ureklyan (as G.A. El-Reghistan) and Sergey Mikhalkov (as S.V. Mikhalkov)

Top review

The captain of all submarine movies

Because of the intrigue this film offers, the circumstances involved tie up neatly in a very convincing way. Needing all of the variables to fall into place if his defection hopes to be successful, Soviet (although Lithuanian by birth) submarine Captain Ramius (Sean Connery) is a very worthy submarine captain. Never cracking under pressure and carrying out his duty professionally, Ramius is the perfect ally to the west in keeping the balance between the super powers in their military endeavours.

Alec Baldwin is good as Jack Ryan. I wish he had stayed on as this character in 'Patriot Games' and 'Clear and Present Danger', because although I like Harrison Ford better as a movie star/actor, Baldwin just seemed better for this role. Too bad he left.

Director John McTiernan uses a smooth pace and lets the screenplay speak louder than his role as the man in charge of it all and the film's photography is tense along with the editing and sound. An Oscar winner for sound effects editing, 'The Hunt for Red October' will put a submarine in your living room if you have the DVD 5.1. surround sound. It's positively realistic!

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Release date
- March 2, 1990 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Languages
- English
- Russian
Also known as
- Jagd auf Roter Oktober
Filming locations
- Lake James, Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Production companies
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Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $122,012,643
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $17,161,835
- Mar 4, 1990
Gross worldwide
- $200,512,643

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Runtime
2 hours 15 minutes
Sound mix
- Dolby
Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1

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