The Hunt for Red October

Thursday, August 27, 2026•7:00 PM

When a rogue Soviet submarine captain plots an unprecedented defection with the Navy’s most advanced nuclear submarine, a lone CIA analyst must convince a skeptical U.S. military that the captain intends to defect — not attack — while a tense international game of cat-and-mouse unfolds beneath the waves. Based on Tom Clancy’s bestselling novel, this taut Cold War thriller features one of Sean Connery’s most memorable performances.

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This theater has served as a cultural landmark in the Five Points neighborhood since it first opened its doors. It remains a significant piece of local history through its long-standing presence in the community.story_potoo

1620 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27608

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