-
Virus AKA Fukkatsu no hi AKA Day of Resurrection AKA The End (1980)
Autumn 1982: Mankind has been wiped out except 863 persons on Antarctica.Director: Kinji Fukasaku
OVERALL: R2-
-
Extras:Trailer for "Gorath" (1:50)
-
Subtitles:None
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:PAL
-
Soundtrack(s):German Dolby Digital 1.0
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Part of the 4-film 2-disc "Science Fiction Classic Box" which includes "Gorath", "Virus", "Star Crystal", and "The Great World War".
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Subtitles:None
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
-
TV System:NTSC
-
Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:NTSC transfer.
Although labeled "The Director's Cut", this is the shorter international cut. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Subtitles:English
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:NTSC
-
Soundtrack(s):English/Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Part of a 3-disc set with "The Bullet Train" & "Golgo 13".
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Commentaries:Audio commentary by director Kinji Fukasaku, cinematographer Daisaku Kimura, producer Yutaka Okada, art director Yoshinaga Yoko'o and production manager Isao Nagaoka
-
Extras:"Behind the Scenes of the Audio Commentary" featurette (5:58)
Cast/Staff
- Yumi Takigawa
- Ken Ogata
- Glenn Ford
- Robert Vaughn
- Masao Kusakari
- Sonny Chiba
- Kensaku Morita
- Toshiyuki Nagashima
- Isao Natsuyagi
- Tsunehiko Watase
- Olivia Hussey
- Chuck Connors
- George Kennedy
- Bo Svenson
- Sakyo Komatsu
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Daisaku Kimura
- Yoshinaga Yoko'o
- Kenichi Benitani
- Noriyoshi Ohrai
Trailers
- Trailer 1 (3:41)
- Trailer 2 (3:29)
- Teaser 1 (1:46)
- Teaser 2 (2:43) -
Subtitles:Japanese (for English portions), Japanese HoH (optional)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:NTSC
-
Soundtrack(s):English/Japanese DTS 5.1
English/Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
English/Japanese 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. -
-
-
Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Original Version
Audio commentary by director Kinji Fukasaku, cinematographer Daisaku Kimura, producer Yutaka Okada, art director Yoshinaga Yoko'o and production manager Isao Nagaoka
"Behind the Scenes of the Audio Commentary" featurette (5:58)
Cast/Staff
- Yumi Takigawa
- Ken Ogata
- Glenn Ford
- Robert Vaughn
- Masao Kusakari
- Sonny Chiba
- Kensaku Morita
- Toshiyuki Nagashima
- Isao Natsuyagi
- Tsunehiko Watase
- Olivia Hussey
- Chuck Connors
- George Kennedy
- Bo Svenson
- Sakyo Komatsu
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Daisaku Kimura
- Yoshinaga Yoko'o
- Kenichi Benitani
- Noriyoshi Ohrai
Trailers
- Trailer 1 (3:41)
- Trailer 2 (3:29)
- Teaser 1 (1:46)
- Teaser 2 (2:43)
DISC TWO
* The Film - International Version
"1980 Antarctica" featurette (14:58)
"Location Album" stills gallery
- Antarctica
- Toronto
- Japan
- Alaska
- Tiobamba
- Machu Pichu
- Santiago
- Calgary
- Halifax
- Washington DC
- Los Angeles
Art Gallery
- Notes
- Oval Office
- White House
- Command Center
Special Effects Storyboards (stills)
- Scene 1
- Scene 13-14, 97, 116
- Scene 18
- Scene 128-160
- Scene 168-178
- Scene 183
"Making" featurettes
- "Complete Introduction to Virus" 1980 TV featurette (9:56)
- "On Location in Antarctica" featurette (6:17)
Interviews (2002)
- Sakyo Komatsu (novelist) (16:56)
- Kinji Fukasaku (director) (23:20)
Promotion
- Promotional Film for Press (1:20)
- Promotional Film for Foreign Market (9:19) -
Subtitles:Original Version: Japanese (for English portions), Japanese HoH (optional)
International Version: Japanese (optional) -
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:Anamorphic
-
TV System:NTSC
-
Soundtrack(s):Original Version:
English/Japanese DTS 5.1
English/Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
English/Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
International Version:
English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:The picture is slightly windowboxed.
Two keep cases, a 70 page book, and a foldout poster housed in a slipbox. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
OVERALL: R2
The Japanese Premium Box for both versions of the film, DTS and original mono options and the most extras.
-
CUTS:
- R0 Science Fiction Classic Box Germany- Euro Video - No cuts - German version (113:53 PAL)
- R0 The Director's Cut United Kingdom- Boulevard Entertainment - No cuts - International Cut (108:18 NTSC).
- R1 Sonny Chiba Action Pack America- BCI Eclipse - No Cuts - Original Japanese version (~156:00 NTSC).
- R2 Japan- Kadokawa - No cuts - Original Japanese version, though missing the Kadokawa Pictures logo at the start (155:53 NTSC)
- R2 Premium Box Japan- Kadokawa - No cuts - includes the original Japanese version, though missing the Kadokawa Pictures logo at the start (155:53 NTSC) and the international version (107:18 NTSC).
-
Do you own a release not listed? Then please visit our forums and let us know!
-
Comparison added by Mark_Meakin on 11/03/18
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 13/08/22UPDATE LOG:
11/03/18 - Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
14/07/22: Added Germany.
13/08/22: Added Japan x2.
-
Rewind DVDCompare is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Amazon Europe S.a.r.l. Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.co.uk, amazon.com, amazon.ca, amazon.fr, amazon.de, amazon.it and amazon.es . As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.