OVERALL: Draw

The Japanese 2-disc SE has an anamorphic transfer, DD5.1 audio, and includes a great selection of extras, but unfortunately this set does not have English subtitles.

If you need English subtitles, and want an anamorphic transfer, go for the R1 Eastern Star release for the extras, 5.1 sound, and optional English dub and the Australian R0 release which also has DD 5.1 and an audio commentary.

CUTS:

• R0 Australia- Madman Cinema/The AV Channel - No cuts
• R0 United Kingdom- Tartan Video - No cuts
• R1 America - (ADV Films) - No cuts
• R1 Special Edition America- ADV Films - No cuts
• R1 Special Edition America- Eastern Star/Discotek - No Cuts (95 mins - NTSC).
• R2 Germany - (Highlight) - No cuts
• R2 Holland - (WorldWide Cinema) - No cuts
• R2 Japan - (Pioneer) - No cuts
• R2 Special Edition Japan- Pioneer - No Cuts.
• R2 Scandinavia- Scanbox - No cuts.
• R3 Hong Kong- Universe Laser and Video Co. Ltd. - No cuts

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Comparison added by Noor_Razzak on 09/05/03
Comparison last updated by Adrian_Busby on 09/03/12

UPDATE LOG:

09/03/12: Corrected subtitles and aspect ratio on Tartan release
23/05/11: Addition of the R1 Eastern Star/Discotek release.