<P> Filming in submarines was impractical . Instead , five soundstages on the Paramount backlot were used . Two 50 - foot square platforms housing mock - ups of Red October and Dallas were built , standing on hydraulic gimbals that simulated the sub 's movements . Connery recalled , `` It was very claustrophobic . There were 62 people in a very confined space , 45 feet above the stage floor . It got very hot on the sets , and I 'm also prone to sea sickness . The set would tilt to 45 degrees . Very disturbing . '' The veteran actor shot for four weeks and the rest of the production shot for additional months on location in Port Angeles , Washington and the waters off Los Angeles . </P>
<P> Filming in submarines was impractical . Instead , five soundstages on the Paramount backlot were used . Two 50 - foot square platforms housing mock - ups of Red October and Dallas were built , standing on hydraulic gimbals that simulated the sub 's movements . Connery recalled , `` It was very claustrophobic . There were 62 people in a very confined space , 45 feet above the stage floor . It got very hot on the sets , and I 'm also prone to sea sickness . The set would tilt to 45 degrees . Very disturbing . '' The veteran actor shot for four weeks and the rest of the production shot for additional months on location in Port Angeles , Washington and the waters off Los Angeles . </P>
where was the hunt for red october filmed
where was the hunt for red october filmed
Port Angeles , Washington
Port Angeles , Washington