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Cinema Paradiso AKA Nuovo Cinema Paradiso (1988)
A celebration of youth, friendship and the everlasting magic of the movies.Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Year of Copyright: 1988
Year of Production: 1988
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (DVD)
* The Film (theatrical cut) [1.85:1 anamorphic]
DISC TWO (DVD)
* The Film (director’s cut) [1.66:1 anamorphic]
DISC THREE (DVD)
"Guiseppe Tornatore: A Dream of Sicily" documentary (52:42)
"A Bear and a Mouse in Paradise" documentary (26 min)
The Kissing Sequence (7 min)
Original trailer
Stills gallery
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Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 5.1
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Extras:Cast & crew bios
Awards
DVD credits
Theatrical trailer
Bonus trailer for: "Malcolm" -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Theatrical trailer
Cast & crew filmographies -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE (DVD)
* The Film (theatrical cut) [1.85:1 anamorphic]
DISC TWO (DVD)
* The Film (director’s cut) [1.66:1 anamorphic]
DISC THREE (DVD)
"Guiseppe Tornatore: A Dream of Sicily" documentary (52:29)
"A Bear and a Mouse in Paradise" featurette (27:24)
The Kissing Sequence (6:59)
Theatrical trailer (1:26)
Stills gallery (4:51)
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Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 5.1
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Extras:Cast & Crew Filmographies
Awards
Theatrical Trailer -
Subtitles:English, French, Italian, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Italian Dolby Digital 1.0
English Dolby Digital 1.0 -
Case type:Snapper Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (theatrical cut)
Audio commentary with director Giuseppe Tornatore and Italian film expert Millicent Marcus
"Exploring a Timeless Classic" featurette (14:45)
"Little Italy Love Story: Cinema Paradiso Style" featurette (4:36)
"Cucina Paradiso, a Food Network Tribute: 'Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello'" featurette (21:08)
Theatrical trailer (1:38)
Director's cut trailer (1:29)
Startup trailers for "Killshot", "School For Scoundrels", "Mrs. Henderson Presents" and "Word Play" (9:35)
DISC TWO
* The Film (director’s cut)
DISC THREE (Soundtrack CD) -
Subtitles:English, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Cut:
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Director's Cut:
Italian Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Also available in a "Limited Collector’s Edition", which contains 2 film poster reproductions, 8 lobby card reproductions and 8 "Cucina Paradiso" recipe cards. Packaged in a sturdy cardboard box.
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Extras:Theatrical trailer
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Subtitles:English, English HoH, French, Italian, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Cut:
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
French Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
Director's Cut:
Italian Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Cannes press conference
Theatrical trailer
Filmographies -
Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Making-of featurette (27:01)
"The Legendary Kiss Scene" featurette (6:58)
Bonus trailers -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 1.0
German Dolby Digital 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Theatrical trailer
Cast & crew bios -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):German Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes in a box set only with "Melina" and "The Legend of 1900"
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (theatrical cut)
Startup Trailers for "Pranzo Di Ferragosto", "Mio Fratello e' Figlio Unico", "Il Papa' Di Giovanna" and "Anche Libero Va Bene"
DISC TWO
* The Film (director’s cut) -
Subtitles:Dutch (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Cut:
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
Director's Cut:
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Packaged with a cardboard slipcase.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (theatrical cut)
DISC TWO
* The Film: (theatrical cut) [1.85:1 anamorphic PAL]
* The Film (director's cut) [1.66:1 anamorphic PAL] -
Subtitles:Dutch (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1 & 1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a 4 page booklet.
For some reason, the theatrical cut is on both discs.
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Extras:Theatrical trailer
Photo gallery -
Subtitles:English, Italian, Italian HoH, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.81:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 5.1
italian Dolby Digital Mono
French Dolby Digital Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Package incorrectly states ratio as being 1.85:1 when in fact it is 1.81:1.
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Extras:Theatrical trailer
Photo gallery -
Subtitles:Japanese
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Subtitles:Japanese
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film - Director's Cut (167:33)
DISC TWO
*The Film - Theatrical Cut (118:01)
Audio Commentary by director Giuseppe Tornatore and Italian film expert Millicent Marcus (in English with no subtitles)
Interviews (in Italian with optional Norwegian and Swedish subtitles):
- director Giuseppe Tornatore (11:09)
- cinematographer Blasco Giurato (4:21)
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Subtitles:Norwegian and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 5.1 (both cuts)
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (both cuts) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Subtitles:Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 5.1
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo -
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film - Director's Cut (167:33)
DISC TWO
*The Film - Theatrical Cut (118:01)
Audio Commentary by director Giuseppe Tornatore and Italian film expert Millicent Marcus (in English with no subtitles)
Interviews (in Italian with optional Norwegian and Swedish subtitles):
- director Giuseppe Tornatore (11:09)
- cinematographer Blasco Giurato (4:21)
- actor Leo Gullotta (5:26) -
Subtitles:Norwegian and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 5.1 (both cuts)
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo (both cuts) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by director Giuseppe Tornatore and Italian film expert Millicent Marcus
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Extras:25th Anniversary Trailer (1:36)
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Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 5.1
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (theatrical cut)
Arrow Films Catalogue (8 pages)
Scenes from the Director’s Cut:
- Description of the Director’s Cut (text)
- On the Job (0:53)
- Young Bull (0:51)
- Crush (1:19)
- Meeting in Secret (1:48)
- Alternate Ending (46:22)
Director’s filmography
DISC TWO
* The Film (director's cut)
Director’s filmography -
Subtitles:Theatrical Cut: English (optional)
Director's Cut: English (burned-in) -
Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The theatrical cut is in anamorphic 1.82:1.
The director's cut is in anamorphic 1.66:1.
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Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
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Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: Draw
R1 Deluxe edition has a commentary track and different extras from the UK Delexe Edition from Arrow Films, both include two versions of the film. The Australian Deleuxe Edition from Umbrella Entertainment also has additional extras, 5.1 sound and both versions of the film.
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CUTS:
- R0 4 Disc Collector's Edition Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts – includes both the theatrical cut (118:00 PAL) and the director’s cut (167:31 PAL).
- R0 Director’s Cut Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts – director’s cut (167:31 PAL).
- R0 United Kingdom- Tartan Video - No cuts – theatrical cut.
- R0 4 Disc Deluxe Edition United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts – includes both the theatrical cut (118:00 PAL) and the director’s cut (167:30 PAL).
- R1 America- HBO - No cuts – theatrical cut (123:44 NTSC).
- R1 3 Disc Deluxe Edition America- Genius Products - No cuts – includes the theatrical cut (124:13 NTSC) and the director’s cut (173:45 NTSC).
- R1 Director’s Cut America- Miramax Pictures - No cuts – includes both the theatrical cut (123:52 NTSC) and the director’s cut (173:24 NTSC).
- R2 France- TF1 Video - No cuts – theatrical cut.
- R2 Classic Selection Germany- Concorde - No cuts – theatrical version (119:08 PAL).
- R2 Die große Tornatore Edition Germany- Concorde - No cuts – theatrical cut.
- R2 Holland- Homescreen - No cuts - Includes both theatrical cut (116:42 PAL) and director’s cut (167:28 PAL).
- R2 Holland- Memphis Belle - No cuts – includes both theatrical cut and director’s cut.
- R2 Italy- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No cuts – theatrical cut.
- R2 Japan- Pioneer - No cuts – theatrical cut.
- R2 Director's Cut Japan- Pioneer - No cuts – director’s cut.
- R2 Two Disc Norway- Svensk Filmindustri - No cuts – includes both the theatrical cut (118:01 PAL) and the director’s cut (167:33 PAL).
- R2 Single Disc Scandinavia- Svensk Filmindustri - No cuts – director’s cut (167:33 PAL).
- R2 Two Disc Sweden- Svensk Filmindustri - No cuts – includes both the theatrical cut (118:01 PAL) and the director’s cut (167:33 PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts - theatrical cut (118:45 PAL)
- R2 2 Disc Collector’s Edition United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts – includes both the theatrical cut (118:00 PAL) and the director’s cut (167:31 PAL).
- R2 Director’s Cut United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts – director’s cut.
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Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 04/09/01
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 02/08/23UPDATE LOG:
19/08/13: Addition of the R2 German CS and Scandinavian edition.
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18/03/20: Added Swedish and Norwegian 2-disc editions.
25/05/23: Corrected HBO specs.
02/08/23: Added UK theatrical.
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