Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - Soldier (The) AKA Codename: The Soldier (1982)

BBFC THEATRICAL CUTS (0:04):
Reel 1 - Impact shot on policeman was reduced by removing first blood splurge.
Reel 2 - Impact shot in Mossad interrogation was reduced by removing initial moment of bullet entering forehead.

BBFC VIDEO CUTS (1:05):
The work was submitted in its original uncut version for classification for video in 1987. The film cuts were replicated to bring it into line with the film version: at 12:30, impact shot on policeman was reduced by removing initial spurt of blood from lower abdomen and at 20:30, impact shot in Mossad interrogation was reduced by removing sight of bullet entering forehead.
In addition, with the introduction of the VRA, and its requirement that the BBFC should bear in mind the potential harm to individuals and to society through their behaviour, there was concern expressed at the time regarding the sequence which involved the manufacture of a lightbulb bomb. With video, it was argued, there is the facility to replay the scene enabling close study of the construction of the bomb which would have been denied in a cinema screening. Confirmation was secured as to the effectiveness of this technique of bomb-making. A further cuts was therefore required: at :30, detail of how to manufacture a lightbulb bomb was reduced by removing second half of demonstration after first liquid is poured into bulb. These cuts amounted to 1:05

The work was re-submitted for classification in 1992 in a pre-cut version. The records indicate that it is unclear whether the violence cuts were made in full, but the lightbulb bomb sequence was cut in accordance with the previous classification.

When the work was re-submitted for classification in 2004, it was a widescreen, partly re-edited version with the three previous cuts intact. The two process violence cuts were waived, but after consultation with expert sources, it was decided to replicate the cut to the lightbulb bomb sequence.
THE 2004 DVD VERSION WAS CUT BY AN ADDITIONAL :12 (1:17)

R1 America - Kino Lorber KL Studio Classics Commentaries: (1) Audio Commentary by director James Glickenhaus (2018) (2) Audio Commentary by film historian Jim Hemphill (2018) Extras: Theatrical Trailer (1:49) Bonus Trailers: - "The Taking of Beverly Hills" (2:13) - "I, the Jury" (1:53) - "When Eight Bells Toll" (2:49) - "Gorky Park" (2:23) - "The Park is Mine" (2:08) - "The Package" (2:18) - "Malone" (2:00) Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Packaging incorrectly states the running time as 96 minutes. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Starlight / AVU Extras: Alternate German Opening Credits Alternate German Closing Credits Theatrical Trailer Photo Slideshow Artwork Gallery "Behind the Scenes" Photos Press Photos Filmographies Start-up Trailers - "Cover Up" - "Made of Steel" - "Kurt & Courtney" Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Koch Films Euro-Langfassung Extras: DISC ONE (Blu-ray Copy) DISC TWO (DVD) The Film Audio Commentary by director James Glickenhaus (2018) Audio Commentary by film historian Jim Hemphill (2018) "Memories of The Soldier" interview with director James Glickenhaus (14:12) "One Man, One Unit" interview with casting director Donna Deseta (8:41) "Regardless of Risk" interview with production designer William Deseta (17:27) Scenes Comparison: R-Rated Cut vs International Cut (4:18) German Credits (3:18) English Theatrical Trailer (1:48) Picture Gallery (57 pictures, 7:36) Subtitles: English, German Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Mediabook Notes: If you watch the movie in English, some parts are in Russian, French and German which are subtitled in English (optional). The interviews are in English with optional German subtitles. The audio commentaries are in English only. Comes with a 20-page booklet (non-removable) featuring writing by Oliver Nöding. Audio mistakenly labeled PCM 2.0 on the backcover. Koch Media labels this release the "Euro-Langfassung" (Extended European Cut). Available exclusively in the Koch Films shop. Special thanks to Rewind user Christian_Bütikofer for providing these specifications.* Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Marketing Film FSK-16 Version Extras: Theatrical Trailer Alternative German Credits Photo Gallery Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Marketing Film Special Edition Extras: Theatrical Trailer Alternative German Credits Photo Gallery Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case UPC Number: 4038637162507 Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Holland - Universal Pictures Extras: Interview with director James Glickenhaus (14:10) James Glickenhaus Filmography (2 pages) Photo Gallery (15 photos) Theatrical Trailer (1:48) Subtitles: Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case UPC Number: 5050582382204 Notes: The Audio and Subtitle icons are not displayed on the main menu. However, they can be accessed through the remote control buttons of your dvd player. The disc is also encoded for region 4. Special thanks to Rewind user Davy_Lee for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Italy - Universal Pictures Extras: Interview with director James Glickenhaus (14:10) James Glickenhaus Filmography (2 pages) Photo Gallery (15 photos) Theatrical Trailer (1:48) Subtitles: Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: The Audio and Subtitle icons are not displayed on the main menu. However, they can be accessed through the remote control buttons of your dvd player. The disc is also encoded for region 4. Italian title: "Executor". Special thanks to Rewind user Davy_Lee for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Poland - Monolith Video Subtitles: Polish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Polish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono (overdub) Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user MR_DVD_MARK for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Scandinavia - Universal Pictures Extras: Interview with director James Glickenhaus (14:10) James Glickenhaus Filmography (2 pages) Photo Gallery (15 photos) Theatrical Trailer (1:48) Subtitles: Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: The interview is in English without subtitles. The Audio and Subtitle icons are not displayed on the main menu. However, they can be accessed through the remote control buttons of your dvd player. The disc is also encoded for region 4. Special thanks to Rewind user Åsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Cinema Club Extras: Theatrical Trailer (1:48) Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: BBFC THEATRICAL CUTS (0:04): Reel 1 - Impact shot on policeman was reduced by removing first blood splurge. Reel 2 - Impact shot in Mossad interrogation was reduced by removing initial moment of bullet entering forehead. BBFC VIDEO CUTS (1:05): The work was submitted in its original uncut version for classification for video in 1987. The film cuts were replicated to bring it into line with the film version: at 12:30, impact shot on policeman was reduced by removing initial spurt of blood from lower abdomen and at 20:30, impact shot in Mossad interrogation was reduced by removing sight of bullet entering forehead. In addition, with the introduction of the VRA, and its requirement that the BBFC should bear in mind the potential harm to individuals and to society through their behaviour, there was concern expressed at the time regarding the sequence which involved the manufacture of a lightbulb bomb. With video, it was argued, there is the facility to replay the scene enabling close study of the construction of the bomb which would have been denied in a cinema screening. Confirmation was secured as to the effectiveness of this technique of bomb-making. A further cuts was therefore required: at :30, detail of how to manufacture a lightbulb bomb was reduced by removing second half of demonstration after first liquid is poured into bulb. These cuts amounted to 1:05 The work was re-submitted for classification in 1992 in a pre-cut version. The records indicate that it is unclear whether the violence cuts were made in full, but the lightbulb bomb sequence was cut in accordance with the previous classification. When the work was re-submitted for classification in 2004, it was a widescreen, partly re-edited version with the three previous cuts intact. The two process violence cuts were waived, but after consultation with expert sources, it was decided to replicate the cut to the lightbulb bomb sequence. THE 2004 DVD VERSION WAS CUT BY AN ADDITIONAL :12 (1:17) Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

Soldier (The) AKA Codename: The Soldier (1982)

R1 America - Kino Lorber
KL Studio Classics

R2 Germany - Starlight / AVU

R2 Germany - Koch Films
Euro-Langfassung

R2 Germany - Marketing Film
FSK-16 Version

R2 Germany - Marketing Film
Special Edition

R2 Holland - Universal Pictures

R2 Italy - Universal Pictures

R2 Poland - Monolith Video

R2 Scandinavia - Universal Pictures

R2 United Kingdom - Cinema Club

OVERALL: R2

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