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The Hunt For Red October
1990
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 |
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| Director | John McTiernan |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Thriller |
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Critics' reviews (4)
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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.
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"...An elegy for those dear, dark, terrible days of the cold war....[Connery] makes it look good..."
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An intermittently suspenseful thriller, stronger on hardware than human interest.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
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 Marco Ramius (Sean Connery) runs from the Soviet Navy in the latest submarine built by them.
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It runs silent but one man has a notion that it is not a threat, Ramius and others may be trying to defect and bringing with them a prize no one dreamed of.
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Alec baldwin plays Ryan the CIA analist who comes up with the defection idea and then sets about trying to make it happen. (Baldwins error is not making the follow up films in the Clancy series)
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Gripping fast paced action! -
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
excellent
This is an excellent film, would recommend this to everyone, great acting, great story.
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
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 around. The suspense is so great that you will be sitting on the edge of your seat. While it will never be the best film around, you can guarantee it'll be the next on the list!
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Perfect !
Truly excellent story, brilliant acting, great special effects, and fabulous surround sound.
This really does have to be up there as one of the best ever movies.
Sean was prefect for the role, some how you forgot Scots and thought Rusian!
What more could anyone ask for in a great night in front of the tele! -
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
My Favourite film EVER!
From a book by my favourite author as well.
<P>
This one keeps you on the edge of your seat as Marco Ramius (Sean Connery) runs from the Soviet Navy in the latest submarine built by them.
<P>
It runs silent but one man has a notion that it is not a threat, Ramius and others may be trying to defect and bringing with them a prize no one dreamed of.
<P>
Alec baldwin plays Ryan the CIA analist who comes up with the defection idea and then sets about trying to make it happen. (Baldwins error is not making the follow up films in the Clancy series)
<P>
Gripping fast paced action!
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
My Favourite film EVER!
From a book by my favourite author as well.
<P>
This one keeps you on the edge of your seat as Marco Ramius (Sean Connery) runs from the Soviet Navy in the latest submarine built by them.
<P>
It runs silent but one man has a notion that it is not a threat, Ramius and others may be trying to defect and bringing with them a prize no one dreamed of.
<P>
Alec baldwin plays Ryan the CIA analist who comes up with the defection idea and then sets about trying to make it happen. (Baldwins error is not making the follow up films in the Clancy series)
<P>
Gripping fast paced action! -
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
excellent
This is an excellent film, would recommend this to everyone, great acting, great story.
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
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 around. The suspense is so great that you will be sitting on the edge of your seat. While it will never be the best film around, you can guarantee it'll be the next on the list!
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Perfect !
Truly excellent story, brilliant acting, great special effects, and fabulous surround sound.
This really does have to be up there as one of the best ever movies.
Sean was prefect for the role, some how you forgot Scots and thought Rusian!
What more could anyone ask for in a great night in front of the tele! -
most watchable
one of those classics you can watch over & over and still feel the suspense.
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Excellent Cold war suspense movie!
Sean Connery was terriffic, and the other characters were true to Tom clancy's description.
The best Jack Ryan film in the series!!! -
Outstanding
Tom Clancy's best ever novel from the cold war era and the best modern submarine warfare thriller film you'll ever see - highly recommended.
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Outstanding
One of the best films ever
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excellent
I must of seen this film over 100 times and to this day I still think it's brilliant
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Modern day history
Some excellent acting from Connery and Baldwin, some excellent direction and good supporting parts give this film an excitment all the way through.
Well worth watching - time after time
Critics' reviews (4)
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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.
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"...An elegy for those dear, dark, terrible days of the cold war....[Connery] makes it look good..."
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An intermittently suspenseful thriller, stronger on hardware than human interest.
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"...The payoff is electrifying..."
Buy from the LOVEFiLM shop
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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 ...
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