Captain Viktor Tupolev – The Hunt for Red October (1990)
Casting Captain Viktor Tupolev of the Red October in a villainous role seems straightforward, given that he dedicates a significant portion of the movie to sinking the Red October—the very submarine the audience is encouraged to support. Especially when considering the presence of megastars like Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin on board.
However, in reality, it’s simple to comprehend Tupolev’s (played by Stellan Skarsgård) motivation for wanting to sink the submarine. As a Russian officer on a mission, he sought to handle his responsibilities with the highest degree of respect and honor. His desire was to personally take responsibility for sinking the Red October and its captain.