OVERALL: R2

BFI for the extensive extras.

The cut status is unclear. The original UK cinema release is stated "cut" by the BBFC but the Chief Film Censor at the time John Trevelyan, in his memoirs "What the censor saw", states that "This could have been a very alarming film, but it seemed rather tame and we thought we could probably make it suitable for the 'A' category; but eventually we decided to pass it 'X' without cuts." There is also speculation that the "topless" scene of Janet Munro (at around 43:30/45:20 PAL/NTSC) was cut for the original US release. The melonfarmers summarise the situation.
Note that differences in runtimes, e.g. between the Network and BFI releases, appear to be due to different distributor logos and dead time, both contain the "topless" scene.
Thanks also to Rewind user baggish.

Also available from:
- Lionsgate (US; DVD-R)

CUTS:

• R0 Original United Kingdom- Network - No known cuts (94:38 PAL).
• R0 Re-issue United Kingdom- Network - No known cuts.
• R1 America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No known cuts (98:44 NTSC).
• R2 United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No known cuts (95:15 PAL).
• R4 Australia- Universal Pictures - No known cuts.

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Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 16/10/01
Comparison last updated by Nigel_Badnell on 15/02/15

UPDATE LOG:

05/11/14: Added DVDBeaver link.
05/02/15: Added BFI (TBC); corrected 2001 Network runtime and Amazon link, added 2009 re-issue.
15/02/15: BFI specs corrected and confirmed and added general discussion surrounding the cut status.