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The Hunt for Red October (1990) Japanese Movie Program Sean Connery Alec Baldwin

Condition: Good (See Photos and Condition Guidelines in the listing description)

The Hunt for Red October (1990) Japanese movie program. This official program was sold in theaters during the film’s original release in Japan and features striking imagery, cast and crew details, and production notes—all in Japanese text.

Directed by John McTiernan. Starring Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Scott Glenn, James Earl Jones, and Sam Neill.

Based on Tom Clancy's bestselling novel, The Hunt for Red October was a box office success and won the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing. It was also nominated for Best Sound and Best Film Editing.

Approximately 8.25 x 11.75 inches. Color and B&W pages. Japanese language.

A classic Cold War thriller and a standout entry in the Jack Ryan film series—perfect for collectors of vintage spy and military cinema memorabilia.

What Are Japanese Movie Programs?

Japanese movie programs (pamphlets)—are high-quality promotional booklets sold at theaters in Japan during a film's original release. These collectible brochures typically feature:

Color artwork (sometimes alternate or exclusive designs not used in other countries)
Production stills and behind-the-scenes photos
Cast & crew information, director notes, and story summaries
Japanese-language text, often with English titles/logos included
Specific to a film’s theatrical release window in Japan

These are not reprints or flyers—they’re officially licensed merchandise, often only available during the film’s run in Japanese theaters. Many feature unique cover art that differs from the U.S. or international versions.
Perfect for: Film collectors | Japanese cinema fans | Poster & artwork lovers | Archival collections

Shipping Info:
We always ship movie program items with 5 layers as we treat these items as collectibles.
1. Comic Book Sleeved
2. Front & Back Boards
3. Bubble Sleeved
4. BOXED
5. Poly Mailer for Weatherproofing.
By default, all Japanese Movie Programs ship USPS Media Mail
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Our Condition Guidelines:

Near Mint / Like New

Crisp and clean with no visible wear
No creases, folds, or writing
Glossy cover with sharp corners
Interior pages flawless
Excellent for collectors or framing

Very Good/Excellent

Light shelf wear or minor edge/corner wear
Tiny surface scuffs or light handling marks
Possible minor spine stress but fully intact
No writing, tears, or major flaws
Still highly collectible

Good

Noticeable wear from handling or age
Spine creasing, small edge tears, or corner bends
Light discoloration, foxing (age spots), or faint folding
All pages present, nothing missing
Good for casual collectors or reference

Fair

Heavy wear or visible damage
Large creases, tears, or tape repairs
Water damage, staining, or writing
Spine may be partially split or loose
Still readable and complete, but priced accordingly

Poor

Major damage or missing pages
Fragile or falling apart
Extensive stains, rips, or heavy writing
For parts, art reference, or restoration only