Review of The Hunt for Red October (1990) by Melissa S — 03 May 2012

Alec Baldwin's best film. One of Connery's top 5. Perfect casting. Great story with lots of details. Connery is absolutely great.

This review of The Hunt for Red October (1990) was written by Melissa S on 03 May 2012.

The Hunt for Red October has generally received positive reviews.

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