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The Hunt For Red October

Lake James

United States  ·  Final scene's backdrop reservoir

The Hunt For Red October filmed at Lake James. The final scene's backdrop, supposedly the Penobscot River in Maine, is in fact this reservoir in western North Carolina. On screen it's Penobscot River, Maine.

Where to go

35.7478, -81.8785

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
The Hunt For Red October (1990)
On screen
Penobscot River, Maine
In real life
Lake James
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Hunt For Red October film at Lake James?
At 35.7478, -81.8785. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Lake James?
Open to the public, free.
What else was filmed near Lake James?
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