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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (Blu-ray) (1982)
It's Awesome! Totally Awesome!Director: Amy Heckerling
OVERALL: Draw-
OVERALL: Draw
The US & UK Criterion releases include a 4K restoration of the uncensored version of the film along with the television version and some exclusive interviews.
The Universal releases include the R-rated Theatrical version, an exclusive picture-in-picture track with interviews, and the trailer. Note the US release is available in a combo pack with a DVD copy that includes an 8-minute commentary epilogue and some location featurettes not present on the Blu-ray.
Versions:
During post-production, director Amy Heckerling was forced to reframe the shot of Robert Romanus removing his underwear during the poolhouse scene approximately 58 minutes into the film to remove his nudity in order to avoid an X-rating. The Criterion release has restored her preferred framing for the first time.
The Television version is censored for language and sexual content, but includes deleted scenes in order to keep the runtime long enough for television broadcast.
Universal has lost the original mono track; director Amy Heckerling has approved the use of the 5.1 remix.
The Universal releases are missing a sound effect when Damone knocks on Jefferson's car at 8:18. This sound effect has been restored on the Criterion releases.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Criterion Collection - No cuts - includes the uncensored Original version (90:07) and the Television version (95:07).
- Blu-ray ALL America- Universal Pictures - No cuts - R-rated version (89:38).
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Universal Pictures - No cuts - R-rated version (89:38).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Universal Pictures - No cuts - R-rated version (89:38).
- Blu-ray B Germany- Capelight Pictures - No cuts - R-rated version (89:33).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Criterion Collection - No cuts - includes the uncensored Original version (90:07) and the Television version (95:07).
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Comparison added by Anthony_DiPaola on 09/08/11
Comparison last updated by Vincent_Prendergast on 23/04/21UPDATE LOG:
09/08/11: Initial Entry.
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20/02/16: Addition of UK, ASINs, capsaholic.
25/09/16: Addition of Australia.
13/02/19: Updated all releases (minor corrections), updated Caps-a-Holic link.
23/04/21: Updated DVDBeaver & Caps-a-holic links, added US/UK Criterion & Germany, added versions info, updated Winner notes.
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