OVERALL: Draw

Between the R2 UK Optimum "Extended Cut" and the shorter R1 SE, what includes a new transfer and audio tracks, and an additional interview over the prior R1 CE Elite Entertainment release.

Two versions of this film exist:
(1.) The original theatrical cut (85 minutes at 24fps).
(2.) The extended version created for Japanese TV (91 minutes at 24fps).

Movie Censorship Comparisons:
- Theatrical and Japanese TV Version
- BBFC 18 VHS and German DVD

CUTS:

• R0 Canada- Legacy Entertainment - No cuts – Extended version (90:43 NTSC)
• R0 Scandinavia- Soul Media - No cuts – Theatrical version (81:28 PAL)
• R1 Collector's Edition America- Elite Entertainment - No cuts.
• R1 Special Edition America- Synapse Films - No cuts - Theatrical version (84:56 NTSC)
• R2 United Kingdom- Optimum Releasing - No cuts – Extended version with the original BBFC cuts restored during the flashback scene (90:48 PAL)
• R2 Collector's Edition United Kingdom- Synergy - Yes - Theatrical version with 5 seconds of cuts to the flashback shower scene, where Cordell is slashed by other inmates (81:19 PAL)

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Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 21/09/01
Comparison last updated by Matthew_B_Harrah on 13/09/24

UPDATE LOG:

30/05/12: Addition of the R0 Scandinavian edition.
28/01/18: Added note about versions and Amazon links where possible.
02/07/20: UK version (Synergy) noted as cut like previous theatrical/video releases. R2 Optimum confirmed as fully uncut, with BBFC trims restored.
13/09/24: Added Caps-a-holic, Movie Censorship Comparisons, and completed specs for America-Synapse Films release.