Review of The Hunt for Red October (1990) by Ben G — 02 Jan 2011

Best sub movie ever. Sean Connery is a Russian here. Accents be damned.

This review of The Hunt for Red October (1990) was written by Ben G on 02 Jan 2011.

The Hunt for Red October has generally received positive reviews.

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