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Stranglers of Bombay (The) AKA Stranglers of Bengal (1959)
Murder Cult Terror In Exotic AsiaDirector: Terence Fisher
Year of Copyright: 1959
Year of Production: 1959
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio commentary from writer David Z Goodman (2008)
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Extras:Theatrical trailer (2:02)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:A DVD-R burn-on demand release.
Censored footage of Marie Devereaux can be seen in the theatrical trailer. - Specifications to be confirmed
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Pirates of Blood River (86:53)
* The Devil-Ship Pirates (86:06)
Audio commentary on The Pirates of Blood River by writer Jimmy Sangster, art director Don Mingaye and moderator and Hammer Films historian Marcus Hearn (2008)
Audio commentary on The Devil-Ship Pirates by writer Jimmy Sangster, film historian Marcus Hearn and art director Don Mingaye (2008)
"The Great Adventures of Captain Kidd" 1953 serial episode (21:33)
"Merry Mutineers" 1936 animated short (7:18)
The Pirates of Blood River Theatrical trailer (2:03)
The Devil-Ship Pirates Theatrical trailer (2:51)
DISC TWO
* The Film
* Terror of the Tongs (76:16)
Audio commentary on The Stranglers of Bombay by writer David Z Goodman (2008)
Audio commentary on Terror of the Tongs by writer Jimmy Sangster, film historian Marcus Hearn and assistant editor Chris Barne (2008)
"Hot Paprika" 1935 short film (17:16)
The Stranglers of Bombay Theatrical trailer (2:02)
Terror of the Tongs Theatrical trailer (2:30) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Censored footage of Marie Devereaux can be seen in the theatrical trailer.
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Extras:Stills gallery (1:10)
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Subtitles:Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Available in the 6-disc "Criminal, Terror & Suspense" boxset with Stop Me Before I Kill, Taste of Fear, The Snorkel, Terror of the Tongs and Maniac.
Two keepcases in a slipcover. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The two American discs are identical.
Versions
American distributors and the BBFC stipulated different cuts for the US and UK markets. The Sony DVD represents the American version of the film; original UK cinema release prints contained the footage missing from the version of the film released in America but suffered from cuts elsewhere in the movie. (A 35mm print of the BBFC-certified version of the movie is held by the BFI.)
Footage missing from the US version:
1. Reaction shots of Marie Devereaux as she watches as George Pastell 'brands' David Spenser;
2. The 'mugging' of Guy Rolfe is abbreviated, omitting the shot of the two Thugees retrieving the Thugee cloth from Rolfe and then kicking him as he lies on the ground;
3. Reaction shots of Marie Devereaux as she watches three prisoners strangled by the Thugees before having their stomachs slit open.
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CUTS:
- R0 America- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - Yes - US version (79:46 NTSC)
- R1 America- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - Yes - US version (79:46 NTSC)
- R2 Criminal, Terror & Suspense Spain- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - Yes - US version (76:34 PAL)
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Comparison added by Vincent_Bouche on 13/03/09
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 06/05/21UPDATE LOG:
09/08/11: Added note about versions and detail about what is cut from the Sony DVD.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
15/08/11: Corrected typographical error in the 'AKA' title.
09/12/13: R2 Spain added
27/09/15: R0 US added & ASINs.
06/05/21: Tidyup.
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