The Hunt for Red October
"Invisible. Silent. Stolen."
Originally released in 1990. The Hunt for Red October is a action/adventure film. directed by John McTiernan. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, and Scott Glenn
Synopsis
A new technologically-superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for the U.S. coast under the command of Captain Marko Ramius. The American government thinks Ramius is planning to attack. Lone CIA analyst Jack Ryan has a different idea: he thinks Ramius is planning to defect, but he has only a few hours to find him and prove it - because the entire Russian naval and air commands are trying to find Ramius, too. The hunt is on!
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (3,515 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$200.5M
6.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sean Connery
as Capt. 1st Marko Ramius
Alec Baldwin
as Dr. Jack Ryan
Scott Glenn
as CDR Bart Mancuso (USS Dallas)
Sam Neill
as Capt. 2nd Vasily Borodin
James Earl Jones
as Vice ADM James Greer
Joss Ackland
as Ambassador Andrei Lysenko
Richard Jordan
as Dr. Jeffrey Pelt, National Security Advisor
Peter Firth
as Capt. 2nd Ivan Putin (Political Officer, Red October)
Tim Curry
as Dr. Yevgeni Petrov (Red October)
Courtney B. Vance
as Petty Officer Ronald 'Jonesy' Jones (USS Dallas)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $200,512,643
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Mace Neufeld/Jerry Sherlock Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hunt for Red October about?
A new technologically-superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for the U.S. coast under the command of Captain Marko Ramius. The American government thinks Ramius is planning to att...
Who directed The Hunt for Red October?
The Hunt for Red October was directed by John McTiernan.
How long is The Hunt for Red October?
The Hunt for Red October has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was The Hunt for Red October released?
The Hunt for Red October was released on March 2, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hunt for Red October?
The main cast of The Hunt for Red October includes Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Sam Neill, James Earl Jones.
Is The Hunt for Red October worth watching?
The Hunt for Red October has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 3,515 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.