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R0 America - Anchor Bay Entertainment [1999 Release] Extras: Theatrical Trailer Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Currently OOP. The case states Talent Bios are included, but they're not on the disc. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 America - Criterion Collection [1999 Release] #37 Commentaries: Audio commentary with director Terry Gilliam, actor and co-writer Michael Palin and actors John Cleese, David Warner and Craig Warnock (1998) Extras: "Time Bandits" scrapbook Theatrical Trailer Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Currently OOP. Comes with a liner notes booklet. English subtitles are selectable via remote only. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 America - Anchor Bay Entertainment [2004 Release] Divimax Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE * The Film DISC TWO 2002 Interview with Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam "The Directors: The Films Of Terry Gilliam" 2000 documentary Theatrical Trailers Terry Gilliam biography DVD-ROM Material: – Screenplay Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Currently OOP. Features a Divimax high definition transfer. Comes with a collector's booklet including liner notes and can be fold out to feature the Map of The Universe. Special thanks to Rewind user wil602 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
R1 America - Image Entertainment [2011 Release] Extras: 2009 Interview with director Terry Gilliam Theatrical Trailer Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: Currently OOP. A PAL > NTSC transfer. Also available in the Michael Palin Handmade Films Collection (also OOP) with "The Missionary" and "A Private Function". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Criterion Collection [2014 Release] Remastered Re-issue #37 Extras: DISC ONE * The Film Audio Commentary with director Terry Gilliam, co-screenwriter/actor Michael Palin, and actors John Cleese, David Warner and Craig Warnock (1998) Theatrical Trailer DISC TWO: Supplements "Creating the Worlds of Time Bandits" 2014 featurette (24 mins) "Terry Gilliam and Peter von Bagh" 1998 conversation at the Midnight Sun Film Festival (80 mins) "Shelley Duvall" excerpt from a 1981 episode of NBC's Tomorrow show (9 mins) Stills Gallery (25 stills) Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: Features a 2K digital restoration supervised by director Terry Gilliam. Comes with a lenticular slipcase and a foldout featuring the Map of The Universe on one side and an essay by critic David Sterritt on the other. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 France - Studio Canal [2005 Release] Extras: DISC ONE * The Film Audio commentary with director Terry Gilliam, actor and co-writer Michael Palin and actors John Cleese, David Warner and Craig Warnock (1998) DISC TWO 2002 Interview with Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam (27:14) Interview with Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones (17:17) Albert Dupontel & Marcel Gotlib about Terry Gilliam (in French) (14:46) Theatrical Trailer Photo Gallery Time Bandits Scrapbook (2:56) The Spider Women on storyboard Deleted scene on storyboards Storyboard extracts Production notes Cast and Crew biographies "Rêve ou réalité?" "Sur le tournage" Subtitles: French Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo French Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: DVD Title: Bandits Bandits Special thanks to Rewind user Logan23 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	Buy this disc from Amazon France
R2 Germany - Sunfilm Entertainment Extras: "The Two Terrys" interview with Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones (17:17) Original Theatrical Trailer (in German) (2:51) Original Theatrical Trailer (in English) (3:07) Cast & Crew Biographies/Filmographies (in German) Photo Gallery (2:12) "Time Bandits Scrapbook" (2:52) "Die Handmade Story – George Harrison als Filmproduzent" featurette (in German) (24:33) 3 Bonus Trailers Subtitles: German Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 German Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround German Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Comes with a 5-page liner notes booklet which is also a poster when unfolded (in German). Special thanks to Rewind user Logan23 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 - Future Film / Star Media Entertainment [1999 Release] Extras: Cast and Crew biographies and filmographies - Terry Gilliam (3 pages) - John Cleese (3 pages) - Sean Connery (3 pages) - Ian Holm (4 pages) - Michael Palin (4 pages) Theatrical Trailer (3:08) Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: An NTSC > PAL transfer. 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 Scandinavia - Scanbox [2001 Release] Commentaries: Audio commentary with director Terry Gilliam, actor and co-writer Michael Palin and actors John Cleese, David Warner and Craig Warnock (1998) Extras: 2002 Interview with director Terry Gilliam and actor and co-writer Michael Palin (27:14) Theatrical Trailer Scrapbook (2:55) Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Re-release. Special thanks to Rewind user Marlan 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 - Anchor Bay Entertainment [2002 Release] Commentaries: Audio commentary with director Terry Gilliam, actor and co-writer Michael Palin and actors John Cleese, David Warner and Craig Warnock (1998) Extras: Deleted Scene script and storyboards (17 pages) 2002 Interview with director Terry Gilliam and actor and co-writer Michael Palin (27:13) Storyboard Extracts (19 pages) Production Photo Gallery (22 images) Dream Facts (10 pages) "Time Bandits" scrapbook (2:53) Theatrical Trailer (3:12) Production Notes (5 pages) Photo Gallery (31 pics) Cast and crew biographies: – Director Terry Gilliam – Writer Michael Palin – Star Sean Connery – Star David Rappaport Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: The initial release featured the Criterion commentary track that was not classified by the BBFC, and contained a swearword. This disc was quickly withdrawn and replaced by a disc with the swearing removed to get a lower rating. Comes with a limited edition Map of The Universe. Easter eggs: Hidden Spiderwoman Story Board and Photo with Script Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Anchor Bay Entertainment [2006 Release] 25th Anniversary Edition Extras: DISC ONE * The Film Audio commentary with director Terry Gilliam, actor and co-writer Michael Palin, and actors John Cleese, David Warner and Craig Warnock (1998) DISC TWO: Special Features Vintage Clapperboard interview with Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam (17:01) 2002 Interview with Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam (27:14) Theatrical Trailer (3:10) "Scrapbook" slideshow (2:55) Biographies: – Terry Gilliam – David Rappaport – Michael Palin – Sean Connery Film Notes Deleted Scene script and storyboards "The Hidden Spiderwoman" storyboard "Invisible Barrier" sotryboard scene "Fortress of Ultimate Darkness" storyboard Dream Facts Production Photo Gallery Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: Currently OOP. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Rainbow [2002 Release] Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround 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
R4 Australia - Umbrella Entertainment [2009 Release] Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE * The Film Audio commentary with director Terry Gilliam, actor and co-writer Michael Palin, and actors John Cleese, David Warner and Craig Warnock (1998) Theatrical Trailer DISC TWO 2002 Interview with Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam Vintage Clapperboard Interview with Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam "Scrapbook" slideshow Film Notes "Dream Facts" slideshow Production Photo gallery Missing Storyboard Scenes Storyboard Extracts "Hidden Spiderwoman" storyboard Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 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

OVERALL: Draw

The French release has additional extra features (though the text parts are more than likely in French). If this bothers you, get the R2 UK 25th AE release (which also includes a DTS track).

The R0 SE from Anchor Bay and the German R2 also have unique extra features and R1 Image Entertainment includes an exclusive interview but the transfer for the Image release is a PAL-NTSC conversion.

Lastly, the R1 Criterion Remastered Reissue features a 2K transfer and exclusive extras, but sound is (original) Stereo only.

A R2 UK release from Arrow is also available.

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- R0 America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts (115:59 NTSC)
- R0 America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (116:02 NTSC)
- R0 Divimax Special Edition America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts (115:57 NTSC)
- R1 America- Image Entertainment - No cuts (111:12 PAL > NTSC)
- R1 Remastered Re-issue America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (116:05 NTSC)
- R2 France- Studio Canal - No cuts (111:25 PAL)
- R2 Germany- Sunfilm Entertainment - No cuts (111:08 PAL)
- R2 Scandinavia- Future Film / Star Media Entertainment - No cuts (115:21 NTSC > PAL)
- R2 Scandinavia- Scanbox - No cuts (111:09 PAL)
- R2 United Kingdom- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts - The film is uncut but the commentary is (see notes) (111:08 PAL)
- R2 25th Anniversary Edition United Kingdom- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts (111:08 PAL)
- R4 Australia- Rainbow - No cuts.
- R4 Special Edition Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts (111:25 PAL)
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Comparison added by David on 17/09/02
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 16/05/21

UPDATE LOG:

06 Apr 2011: Addition of the R2 25th AE and the R4 SE and some clean-up.
17 Jul 2011: Added subtitles and booklet details to US Criterion Collection release.
31 Aug 2011: Added additional soundtrack to R0 US release.
27 Aug 2011: Notes added to the R1 Image Entertainment release.
23 Aug 2011: Addition of the R1 Image Entertainment release.
10 Dec 2014: Addition of the R1 Remastered Criterion release.
11 Dec 2014: Minor modifications.
16 May 2021: Clean-up.
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Time Bandits (1981)

R0 America - Anchor Bay Entertainment [1999 Release]

R0 America - Criterion Collection [1999 Release]
#37

R0 America - Anchor Bay Entertainment [2004 Release]
Divimax Special Edition

R1 America - Image Entertainment [2011 Release]

R1 America - Criterion Collection [2014 Release]
Remastered Re-issue
#37

R2 France - Studio Canal [2005 Release]

R2 Germany - Sunfilm Entertainment

R2 Scandinavia - Future Film / Star Media Entertainment [1999 Release]

R2 Scandinavia - Scanbox [2001 Release]

R2 United Kingdom - Anchor Bay Entertainment [2002 Release]

R2 United Kingdom - Anchor Bay Entertainment [2006 Release]
25th Anniversary Edition

R4 Australia - Rainbow [2002 Release]

R4 Australia - Umbrella Entertainment [2009 Release]
Special Edition

OVERALL: Draw

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