Review of The Hunt for Red October (1990) by Diego E — 26 Aug 2010

Great military thriller. Solid acting, exelent plot, good directing.

This review of The Hunt for Red October (1990) was written by Diego E on 26 Aug 2010.

The Hunt for Red October has generally received positive reviews.

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