The Hunt for Red October
A taut, cerebral submarine thriller that keeps you leaning forward, with claustrophobic tension and a surprisingly human core.
- About
- 1990 film directed by John McTiernan
- Class
- Movie
- Year
- 1990
- Runtime
- 129 min
A taut, cerebral submarine thriller that keeps you leaning forward, with claustrophobic tension and a surprisingly human core.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 | |
| Horror | 2 | |
| Humour | 3 | |
| Realism | 7 | |
| Romance | 1 | |
| Tension | 8 | |
| Darkness | 5 | |
| Complexity | 6 | |
| Emotional weight | 6 |
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