The Hunt For Red October Vs. Crimson Tide (Ep. 0032)
Head to the bottom of the sea with the Movie Wars crew as they compare two of the greatest submarine warfare movies ever made. Both films feature incredible acting duos and center around the submarine tactics of the cold war. Listen with Kyle, Drew, and Phil as they start a mutiny between The Hunt For Red October and Crimson Tide.
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FIlm Summaries
The Hunt For Red October
Based on the popular Tom Clancy novel, this suspenseful movie tracks Soviet submarine captain Marko Ramius (Sean Connery) as he abandons his orders and heads for the east coast of the United States. Equipped with innovative stealth technology, Ramius' submarine, "Red October," is virtually invisible. However, when an American sub briefly detects the Russians' presence, CIA agent Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) sets out to determine Ramius' motives, fearing he may launch an attack on the U.S.
- Rating:
- PG
- Genre:
- Mystery & Thriller, Action, Adventure
- Original Language:
- English
- Director:
- John McTiernan
- Producer:
- Mace Neufeld
- Writer:
- Larry Ferguson, Donald Stewart
- Release Date (Theaters):
- Feb 2, 1990 Original
- Release Date (Streaming):
- May 6, 2003
- Box Office (Gross USA):
- $119.1M
- Runtime:
- 2h 17m
Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hunt_for_red_october
Crimson Tide
After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey (Gene Hackman) signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter (Denzel Washington) to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsay insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him.
- Rating:
- R
- Genre:
- Mystery & Thriller, Drama
- Original Language:
- English
- Director:
- Tony Scott
- Producer:
- Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer
- Writer:
- Richard P. Henrick, Michael Schiffer
- Release Date (Theaters):
- May 12, 1995 Original
- Release Date (Streaming):
- May 16, 2006
- Box Office (Gross USA):
- $91.4M
- Runtime:
- 1h 55m
- Distributor:
- Buena Vista Pictures, Image Entertainment Inc.
- Sound Mix:
- Surround, Stereo
Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/crimson_tide
Transcript
Head to the bottom of the sea with the Movie Wars crew as they compare two of the greatest submarine warfare movies ever made. Both films feature incredible acting duos and center around the submarine tactics of the cold war. Listen with Kyle, Drew, and Phil as they start a mutiny between The Hunt For Red October and Crimson Tide.
Click here to become an executive producer on Movie Wars by supporting us on Patreon! A measly $7 gets you access to Kyle’s new 20-minute film retrospectives which are deep dives into the films we cover(and Patron Requests), interviews with legendary filmmakers, Host Q and A, and bonus content.
FIlm Summaries
The Hunt For Red October
Based on the popular Tom Clancy novel, this suspenseful movie tracks Soviet submarine captain Marko Ramius (Sean Connery) as he abandons his orders and heads for the east coast of the United States. Equipped with innovative stealth technology, Ramius' submarine, "Red October," is virtually invisible. However, when an American sub briefly detects the Russians' presence, CIA agent Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) sets out to determine Ramius' motives, fearing he may launch an attack on the U.S.
Rating:
PG
Genre:
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Adventure
Original Language:
English
Director:
John McTiernan
Producer:
Mace Neufeld
Writer:
Larry Ferguson, Donald Stewart
Release Date (Theaters):
,:Release Date (Streaming):
,:Box Office (Gross USA):
$119.1M
Runtime:
2h 17m
Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hunt_for_red_october
Crimson Tide
After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey (Gene Hackman) signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter (Denzel Washington) to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsay insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him.
Rating:
R
Genre:
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language:
English
Director:
Tony Scott
Producer:
Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer
Writer:
Richard P. Henrick, Michael Schiffer
Release Date (Theaters):
,:Release Date (Streaming):
,:Box Office (Gross USA):
$91.4M
Runtime:
1h 55m
Distributor:
Buena Vista Pictures, Image Entertainment Inc.
Sound Mix:
Surround, Stereo
Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/crimson_tide
