Hunt for Red October, The (Sean Connery) (Blu Ray)

It is the pre-Glasnost era, and the captain of a Soviet sub intends to betray his brutal government and defect, but as the deadly "Red October" approaches the eastern seaboard of the United States, only special agent Jack Ryan might be able to head off a nuclear confrontation. Based on Tom Clancy's bestseller. Academy Award Nominations: 2. Academy Awards: Best Sound Effects Editing.
The time is pre-Glasnost and both the Soviets and the Americans are involved in a search for the new submarine, the Red October, which remains undetectable whilst in the water. The Commander of the sub is anxious to defect to the West and when it starts to make its way towards the east coast of America all hell breaks loose.