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. 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 SummariesThe Hunt For Red OctoberBased 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:PGGenre:Mystery & Thriller, Action, AdventureOriginal Language:EnglishDirector:John McTiernanProducer:Mace NeufeldWriter:Larry Ferguson, Donald StewartRelease Date (Theaters):Feb 2, 1990 OriginalRelease Date (Streaming):May 6, 2003Box Office (Gross USA):$119.1MRuntime:2h 17mCourtesy of Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hunt_for_red_octoberCrimson TideAfter 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:RGenre:Mystery & Thriller, DramaOriginal Language:EnglishDirector:Tony ScottProducer:Don Simpson, Jerry BruckheimerWriter:Richard P. Henrick, Michael SchifferRelease Date (Theaters):May 12, 1995 OriginalRelease Date (Streaming):May 16, 2006Box Office (Gross USA):$91.4MRuntime:1h 55mDistributor:Buena Vista Pictures, Image Entertainment Inc.Sound Mix:Surround, StereoCourtesy of Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/crimson_tide