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Hunt For Red October Special Edition [DVD] [1990]

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  • Actors: Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Sam Neill, James Earl Jones
  • Directors: John McTiernan
  • Writers: Donald Stewart, Larry Ferguson, Tom Clancy
  • Producers: Jerry Sherlock, Larry DeWaay, Mace Neufeld
  • Format: PAL, Special Edition
  • Language English, Russian
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 3 Nov 2003
  • Run Time: 129 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00009P9KB
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,008 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Before Harrison Ford assumed the mantle of playing Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan hero in Patriot Games, Alec Baldwin took a swing at the character in this John McTiernan film and hit one to the fence. If less instantly sympathetic than Ford, Baldwin is in some respects more interesting and nuanced as Ryan, and drawing comparisons between both actors' performances can make for some interesting post-movie discussion. That aside, The Hunt for Red October stands alone as a uniquely exciting adventure with a fantastic co-star: Sean Connery as a Russian nuclear submarine captain attempting to defect to the West on his ship. Ryan must figure out his true motives for approaching the US. McTiernan (Predator, Die Hard) made an exceptionally handsome movie here with action sequences that really do take one's breath away. --Tom Keogh


Synopsis

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.

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Give me a ping Vasily, one ping only., 6 Nov 2006
By Tim Bentley (Shetland, UK) - See all my reviews
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Widely recognised as having the worst Russian accent ever, Sean Connery stars in this cold war movie as Captain Marko Ramius, commander of a Soviet missile submarine the "Red October". The central premise of the movie is as it says on the label, the hunt for the ballistic missile submarine, a submarine whose commander has gone renegade and threatens to launch his nuclear missiles at America. The US Navy are searching for them as is the Russian Red Banner Fleet, all with orders to sink the submarine.

One man believes that Ramius and his hand picked officers are trying to defect to escape to the west. That man is Jack Ryan, an analyst for the CIA. It is up to Jack to contact Ramius and warn him, but can he make himself understood in time? Will the Red October see the West intact?

One of the all time great Cold War movies with some of the worst accents imaginable - yes worse than Tom Cruise in Far and Away. The story is based on Tom Clancy's masterpiece of the same name. A believable tale executed well and replete with excitement and pragmatic poignancy regarding the cold war.

A definite must for the collection.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a book adaptation that's worth watching!, 1 Nov 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: The Hunt For Red October [VHS] [1990] (VHS Tape)
The majority of films made from books completely ruin the original concept, but this is a welcome exception. Alec Baldwin is unengaging as Jack Ryan, but Sean Connery's performance is superb, and Sam Neill (a much under-rated actor) has to be mentioned for his brilliant support.
Most times, if I see the film and then read the book, I find the book boring, and if I read the book first then I find the film shallow and inconsistent. But this really works. The writer actually takes the film in a totally different direction, completely changing the ending, so both film and book can be enjoyed separately.
Special mention goes to the inspired scene where the Russian characters stop speaking Russian and start to speak English, without making you wonder why they switched languages suddenly. It's a brilliant piece of directing that reflects the high quality of the whole film.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fine film (lies!) This film is great!, 11 Jul 2002
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This review is from: The Hunt For Red October [VHS] [1990] (VHS Tape)
I know more people know of Harrison Ford playing Jack Ryan in Patriot Games and Clear And Present Danger but people fail to recognise this 1990 film in which Alec Baldwin played the CIA hero.In this,the Americans and the Soviets are chasing a Russian submarine called the Red October.The captain who is called Marko Ramius (played by Sean Connery in a great role) is planning to defect to the West but he is unbelieved by both governments.The CIA believe him and their analyst Jack Ryan (Baldwin) is sent out to find him.A brilliant movie which youn will not be able to forget.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Poor casting
I enjoyed the presence of Oneill and Connery but thought them both poorly cast. Dry subject but will probably interest some. Dramatic moments.
Published 25 days ago by S. C. Ramsbottom

5.0 out of 5 stars Hunt for a Good Film
Had the video of this film, loved it, when I saw the DVD was so inexpensive, it was a must buy - a story of another age, but directed and acted to almost feel real and threatening... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic in high defenition
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5.0 out of 5 stars Escapism
This film is a feel good film - Sean Connery at his best - " One ping only please"
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Published 8 months ago by mclach x L

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT 1990 COLD WAR ENDING FILM * * * A MUST SEE. STANDS UP AFTER NEARLY THREE DECADES
Director John McTiernan gives us yet another techno thriller: THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER. Sean Connery (whose Russian is too Scottish) plays Captain Marko Ramius, a much decorated... Read more
Published 18 months ago by F. Sweet

5.0 out of 5 stars Get your money's worth!
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Published 21 months ago by Big John

5.0 out of 5 stars the hunt is on
this is easily the best Tom Clancy adapt by far, Patriot Games is good. But no way near to this. Don't be fooled by the seventeen year age, the effects... Read more
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