OVERALL: Draw

Both the Dutch, German X-Rated and UK Dark Side releases contain anamorphic presentations of the film, but please note that neither the UK and German releases contain a 'true' anamorphic transfer but have simply been processed through an aspect ratio converter. On the other hand, the Dutch disc contains a 'true' anamorphic transfer.

The UK release contains a good range of extras - note, however, that it is cropped slightly and the credits, while contemporary, are tacked-on oddly after the end of the film.

So for the 'true' anamorphic transfer, the Dutch release would seem to be the best, whereas the UK Dark Side release contains the best range of extras. The choice is yours.

More explicit scenes were filmed for a potential harder cut which never materialised. Evidence for this can be seen still in the Theatrical Trailer. (Please note that UK releases contain a cut version of this trailer, with edits made to appease the BBFC.) The Blu-ray release includes these scenes in the extras.

There is apparently also a heavily cut German DVD on the market, with a classification lower than FSK-18. If you have the full specs for this release, please let us know via the forums.

CUTS:

• R0 America- Redemption/Image Entertainment - No cuts known (81:49 NTSC, excluding the modern Redemption introduction.)
  Includes the opening credits (1:25) of the two girls dancing on a bridge next to a gramophone.
  The trailer is identical to the UK one, said to be cut by the BBFC.
• R0 America- Redemption/Salvation - No cuts known (81:49 NTSC, excluding the modern Redemption Introduction.)
  Includes the opening credits (1:25) of the two girls dancing on a bridge next to a gramophone.
  The trailer is identical to the UK one, said to be cut by the BBFC.
• R0 Greece- Redemption/Art Free - Not cuts as such (77:15 PAL).
  But, the print is missing the opening credits (~1:25) of two girls dancing on a bridge next to a gramophone.
  The trailer is identical to the UK one, said to be cut by the BBFC.
• R0 Holland- Encore Filmed Entertainment - No cuts (78:32 PAL)
  Includes the opening credits (1:25) of the two girls dancing on a bridge next to a gramophone.
• R0 United Kingdom- The Dark Side - No cuts as such (77:14 PAL).
  But, the print is missing the opening credits (~1:25) of two girls dancing on a bridge next to a gramophone.
  Instead, at the end of the film (77:14), a silent blank screen plays until 78:10 - the BBFC runtime - then credits are shown on a black background, the disc finally ending at 79:34.
  Note, however, the trailer is said to be cut by 0:52, with some or all of these cuts being substitutions - see the BBFC website.
• R0 Original United Kingdom- Redemption/Salvation - No cuts known (78:50 PAL).
  Includes the opening credits (~1:25) of the two girls dancing on a bridge next to a gramophone.
  Note, however, the trailer is said to be cut by 0:52, with some or all of these cuts being substitutions - see the BBFC website.
• R0 Re-issue United Kingdom- Redemption/Salvation - No cuts as such (77:15 PAL).
  But, the print is missing the opening credits (~1:25) of two girls dancing on a bridge next to a gramophone.
  Note, however, the trailer is said to be cut by 0:52, with some or all of these cuts being substitutions - see the BBFC website.
• R2 Germany- X-Rated - No cuts

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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 02/06/05
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 12/10/23

UPDATE LOG:

23/12/09: Entry completely revised.
31/12/09: Added note about Image Ent. in the verdict.
18/08/10: Corrected anamorphic status of Image Entertainment release.
16/08/11: Added Encore and X-Rated disc.
19/08/11: Updated Encore entry.
19/04/12 : Updated note about more explicit scenes in the light of the Blu-ray release, which includes them.
12/10/23: Dates.