The Hunt For Red October

– A new Soviet nuclear missile sub (a Boomer) heading out on her maiden voyage that is being tracked b..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 15 Minutes
Release Year:
1990
The Hunt For Red October
The Hunt for Red October (1990)

A new Soviet nuclear missile sub (a Boomer) heading out on her maiden voyage that is being tracked by a Los Angeles class American submarine suddenly goes silent and "disappears". This focuses the attention of both U.S. Intelligence and the U.S. Navy on the Russian Sub Commander . When it is determined that the silent Soviet Boomer may be headed for American coastal waters panic ensues. A CIA analyst, Jack Ryan, convinces the brass that the Boomer's commander may intend something other than a nuclear first strike in mind. A perilous and tense cat-and-mouse game ensues.

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Producing Country:
USA
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The Hunt for Red October (1990) - Trailer

Release Date:

02 Mar 1990

Language:

English, Russian

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

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Plot:

Soviets create a new nuclear submarine that runs silent due to a revolutionary propulsion system. Russian sub captain defects, goal of taking it to the U.S.A. to prevent the Russians from using the sub to wreak nuclear (missile) war against the U.S. Lots of plot turns and twists in this high-tech thriller.

Awards:

Won 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations.

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Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
88%
Metacritic:
58%

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