“The Hunt for Red October” (1990) is a thrilling Cold War-era submarine film directed by John McTiernan, based on Tom Clancy’s best-selling novel. The movie stars Sean Connery as Captain Marko Ramius, a Soviet submarine commander who plans to defect to the United States with his advanced nuclear submarine, the Red October. Alec Baldwin plays Jack Ryan, a CIA analyst who must convince the U.S. government of Ramius’s intentions while preventing a potential conflict between the superpowers.

Filled with intense underwater action, political intrigue, and strategic maneuvering, “The Hunt for Red October” is celebrated for its gripping storytelling and strong performances, making it a classic in the genre of military thrillers.