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1990 Certificate PG
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It is the pre-Glasnost era, and the captain of a Soviet sub intends to betray his brutal government and defect, but as the deadly Red October approaches the eastern seaboard of the United States, only special agent Jack Ryan might be able to head off a nuclear confrontation. Based on Tom Clancy's bestseller. Academy Award .. Read more

Starring Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Sam Neill, Tim Curry
Director John McTiernan
Genres Action/Adventure, Thriller

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The Hunt For Red October

It is the pre-Glasnost era, and the captain of a Soviet sub intends to betray his brutal government and defect, but as the deadly Red October approaches the eastern seaboard of the United States, only special agent Jack Ryan might be able to head off a nuclear confrontation. Based on Tom Clancy's bestseller. Academy Award Nominations: 2. Academy Awards: Best Sound Effects Editing.

Starring Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Sam Neill, Tim Curry, Peter Firth, James Earl Jones, Scott Glenn, Andrew Divoff
Director John McTiernan
Studio PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 9 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Collections 100 Top Thrillers, The Tom Clancy Collection
Genres Action/Adventure, Thriller
Language DVD: English
Dubbed Czech, German
Hearing-impaired English
Subtitles DVD: Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
Released DVD: 06 Nov 2000
Production year: 1990
  • Critics' reviews (4) of The Hunt For Red October

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  • 4 stars out of 5

    This submarine drama marks the first screen appearance of Jack Ryan, the US agent subsequently played by Harrison Ford in Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger and, more recently, by Ben Affleck in The Sum of All Fears . Here, Ryan (Alec Baldwin) plays a distinct second fiddle to the Russian commander (a charismatic Sean Connery) who sparks an international crisis when he starts heading his sub straight for the USA. As the superpowers engage in the usual round of accusations and denials, it's left to Ryan to figure out whether the Russian is defecting or preparing to attack. The talented supporting cast (Sam Neill, Tim Curry, Joss Ackland, James Earl Jones, Scott Glenn) gives a pleasing sheen to the material, while John McTiernan's no-frills direction ensures that the tension rarely slips below pressure-cooker level.

    • Radio Times
  • "...An elegy for those dear, dark, terrible days of the cold war....[Connery] makes it look good..."

    • New York Times
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  • 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    My Favourite film EVER!

    From a book by my favourite author as well.

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    This one keeps you on the edge of your seat as ... more

      • Clive#5 from HAYES
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  • 3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    A great film.....

    I have always been a fan of the Tom Clancy books and this film lives up to the expectations I had. Sean Connery proves why he is one of the best all-time actors... more

      • Knotty from West Yorkshire
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    Raimi saving Jack Ryan?

    • 19 Mar 2008

    Paramount Pictures is reportedly in talks with Evil Dead and Spider Man director Sam Raimi to bring Tom Clancy's CIA spook Jack Ryan back to the big screen. Tinseltown newspaper Variety says Paramount are keen to resurrect the character - who has been played by Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford and Ben Affleck - after the strong performance of films he has previously featured in. These include The Hunt For Red October, Clear And Present Danger, Patriot Games and The Sum Of All Fears. Together, the... Read more

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    • The Hunt For Red October
      It is the pre-Glasnost era, and the captain of a Soviet sub intends to betray his brutal government and defect, but as the deadly Red October approaches the eastern seaboard of the United States, only special agent Jack Ryan might be able to head off a nuclear confrontation. Based on Tom Clancy's ...