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The Hunt for Red October

  • 19901990
  • PGPG
  • 2h 15m
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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?

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
196K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,694
713
  • Director
    • John McTiernan
  • Writers
    • Tom Clancy(based on the novel by)
    • Larry Ferguson(screenplay by)
    • Donald E. Stewart(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Sean Connery
    • Alec Baldwin
    • Scott Glenn
Top credits
  • Director
    • John McTiernan
  • Writers
    • Tom Clancy(based on the novel by)
    • Larry Ferguson(screenplay by)
    • Donald E. Stewart(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Sean Connery
    • Alec Baldwin
    • Scott Glenn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 344User reviews
    • 116Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Who Else Almost Played Jack Ryan?

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

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    Sean Connery
    Sean Connery
    • Marko Ramiusas Marko Ramius
    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Jack Ryanas Jack Ryan
    Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn
    • Bart Mancusoas Bart Mancuso
    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Captain Borodinas Captain Borodin
    James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones
    • Admiral Greeras Admiral Greer
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • Andrei Lysenkoas Andrei Lysenko
    Richard Jordan
    Richard Jordan
    • Jeffrey Peltas Jeffrey Pelt
    Peter Firth
    Peter Firth
    • Ivan Putinas Ivan Putin
    Tim Curry
    Tim Curry
    • Dr. Petrovas Dr. Petrov
    Courtney B. Vance
    Courtney B. Vance
    • Seaman Jonesas Seaman Jones
    Stellan Skarsgård
    Stellan Skarsgård
    • Captain Tupolevas Captain Tupolev
    Jeffrey Jones
    Jeffrey Jones
    • Skip Tyleras Skip Tyler
    Timothy Carhart
    Timothy Carhart
    • Bill Steineras Bill Steiner
    Larry Ferguson
    • Chief of the Boatas Chief of the Boat
    Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson
    • Admiral Painteras Admiral Painter
    • (as Fred Dalton Thompson)
    Daniel Davis
    Daniel Davis
    • Captain Davenportas Captain Davenport
    Ned Vaughn
    Ned Vaughn
    • Seaman Beaumont - USS Dallasas Seaman Beaumont - USS Dallas
    Anthony Peck
    • Lt. Comm. Thompson - USS Dallasas Lt. Comm. Thompson - USS Dallas
    • Director
      • John McTiernan
    • Writers
      • Tom Clancy(based on the novel by)
      • Larry Ferguson(screenplay by)
      • Donald E. Stewart(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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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.
    • soviet submarine
    • cold war era
    • defection
    • submarine
    • soviet navy
    • 203 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Invisible. Silent. Stolen.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • 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)

    User reviews344

    Review
    Top review
    The last good movie Connery and Alec ever made.
    I know I talk about them like they're dead, but seriously - each actor gave a tour de force performance in this film and then lost his respective ability to pick scripts. Alec was by far the best Jack Ryan with his affable persona - Harrison was dull dull dull, and Ben Affleck was just a little too frat-boy. The screenwriter took an excellent 500-page book and almost miraculously condensed it into a coherent two-hour story that was just as taut. This one makes my own personal top-fifty list.
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    • happywaffle
    • Mar 31, 2003

    FAQ16

    • What is 'The Hunt for Red October' about?
    • Is 'The Hunt for Red October' based on a book?
    • Who is Yuri Gagarin, the person Ramius refers to when reading the substituted orders to the crew?

    Details

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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
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Mace Neufeld Productions
      • Nina Saxon Film Design
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    Box office

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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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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

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