In November 1984, the Soviet Union's best submarine captain violates orders and heads for the U.S. in a new undetectable sub. The American CIA and military must quickly determine: Is he tryi... Read allIn November 1984, the Soviet Union's best submarine captain violates orders and heads for the U.S. in a new undetectable sub. The American CIA and military must quickly determine: Is he trying to defect or to start a war?In November 1984, the Soviet Union's best submarine captain violates orders and heads for the U.S. in a new undetectable sub. The American CIA and military must quickly determine: Is he trying to defect or to start a war?
- Won 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 8 nominations total
- Admiral Painter
- (as Fred Dalton Thompson)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaSir Sean Connery spent time underwater aboard the U.S.S. Puffer (S.S.N. 652) preparing for his role. He was given Commander status, and allowed to give commands while underwater (with the Captain beside him).
- GoofsWhen Ramius asks Ryan (in Russian) "You speak Russian?", the Russian line that Sean Connery actually says is "Govaryu po russki?" This means, "I speak Russian?", and is also grammatically incorrect as a question. The correct line should have been like "Vy govarite po russki?"
- Quotes
Jeffrey Pelt: Listen, I'm a politician, which means I'm a cheat and a liar, and when I'm not kissing babies, I'm stealing their lollipops. But it also means I keep my options open.
- Crazy creditsStanley (Sally Ryan's stuffed bear) is credited as "Himself"
- Alternate versionsSPOILER: In its original theatrical run, Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) says "A fucking cook!" upon discovering the saboteur. However, on subsequent home video releases, the word "fucking" is replaced by "Goddamn." "Goddamn" is heard in at least some 35mm prints.
- ConnectionsEdited into JAG: Silent Service (1999)
- SoundtracksThe Anthem of the Soviet Union
Music by Aleksandr Aleksandrov (as A.V. Aleksandrov)
Lyrics by Gabriel Ureklyan (as G.A. El-Reghistan) and Sergey Mikhalkov (as S.V. Mikhalkov)
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- La caza al Octubre rojo
- Filming locations
- Lake James, Burke County, North Carolina, USA(Final scene with Ryan and Ramius.)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $122,012,643
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $17,161,835
- Mar 4, 1990
- Gross worldwide
- $200,512,643
- Runtime2 hours 15 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
- 2.35 : 1