The Real Hunt for Red October (2009): Part 01

Introduction The docu-drama, The Real Hunt for Red October, reveals, for the first time, the astonishing secret events behind the Russian submarine, Red October, that went missing on 08 March 1968, taking the Soviet Union and US to the brink of war. Outline A look at the events that inspired Tom Clancy’s The Hunt for…

Andrew Marshall

09/07/2021

1–2 minutes

Docudrama, History, Jack Ryan, Military Documentary, Submarine

Introduction

The docu-drama, The Real Hunt for Red October, reveals, for the first time, the astonishing secret events behind the Russian submarine, Red October, that went missing on 08 March 1968, taking the Soviet Union and US to the brink of war.

Outline

A look at the events that inspired Tom Clancy’s The Hunt for Red October. For the first time, the extraordinary events behind this occurrence can be revealed. Relive the incredible true story of a mutiny that inspired one of Hollywood’s greatest political thrillers.

Part 02 here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 26 November 2009.
Running Time: 2 x 42 minutes.
Rating:
- Episode 01: PG.
- Episode 02: M.
Country: US.
Language: English.