The Hunt for Red October is one of the best submarine war movies of all time, probably second only to Das Boot. The plot, although somewhat incredulous, is very complex and interesting. Submarine movies usually are the same: a lone sub gets trapped under water for some various reason, the crew might throw a mutiny, or a submarine has the potential to start another war or something. All of these plots are pretty typical. The Hunt for Red October's plot, however, is very diverse.
The captain of the sub, Marco Ramius, seeks political asylum from the then U.S.S.R. in the United States and is custodian to not only a Typhoon-class Russian submarine, one of the most powerful military machines ever to exist, but one that can travel almost completely silently. As in all Clancy movies, all sides of the game are shown- the defiant sub captain, the United States CIA agent determined to find the sub, and the Russian naval force determined to stop the sub.
The Hunt for Red October is a great movie. There's plenty of suspense and action for the wandering mind to stay on task. The plot is fascinating and developing constantly, making for a good film. If you want to see submarine movies at their best, see The Hunt for Red October.
The captain of the sub, Marco Ramius, seeks political asylum from the then U.S.S.R. in the United States and is custodian to not only a Typhoon-class Russian submarine, one of the most powerful military machines ever to exist, but one that can travel almost completely silently. As in all Clancy movies, all sides of the game are shown- the defiant sub captain, the United States CIA agent determined to find the sub, and the Russian naval force determined to stop the sub.
The Hunt for Red October is a great movie. There's plenty of suspense and action for the wandering mind to stay on task. The plot is fascinating and developing constantly, making for a good film. If you want to see submarine movies at their best, see The Hunt for Red October.