OVERALL: R2

UK -release for the added extras, better sound options and it is uncut.
The US Criterion release has a vastly superior transfer plus its uncut as well.
The Russian release has the best extras, but has a soft transfer and is cut by 3 mins.
If you are a fan of the film you might consider both versions.

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CUTS:

• R0 America- Criterion Collection - No cuts. 94 min version (NTSC).
• R0 Russia- Russian Cinema Council - Cut by 3 mins. 91 min version (NTSC).
• R2 United Kingdom- Nouveaux Pictures - No cuts. 91:14 min version (PAL).

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Comparison added by Noor_Razzak on 21/07/03
Comparison last updated by Goran_Andersson on 17/10/08

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