by Daydreamer on 12 Dec 2008, 22:44
I can´t remember if the flamethrower scene was included in the swedish vhs rental edition (many years have passed since I saw it but I have the the swedish dvd which contain the "R-Rated" version) but i think it could be cut by Statens Biografbyrå (if my memory serves me rigt, there were more scenes cut or shortened in Sweden which at that time had a pretty harsh censorship).
these are the different dvd versions according to dvdcompare
OVERALL: R2
The Japanese release contains the longer uncut version. However, it also has forced subtitles during the English audio track. All other versions contain the "R-Rated" version. The German R2 (FSK 16) is cut, so needs to be avoided.
The difference between the "US R-Rated Theatrical" and "Uncut" version of the film.
US R-Rated Theatrical Cut:
- 00:11 Alternate Opening Credits (Shapiro-Glickenhaus Presents).
- 93:44 Alternate sequence: After Nikolai Rachenko enters the building and shoots a dozen soldiers, we see a short fighting sequence with the rebel forces, Nikolai takes of his bandana and then hits a soldier from the bar fight in the face, we then see Kallunda come out of a tent and shoot 1 soldier then another 3 soldiers on a rooftop.
Uncut Version:
- 00:11 Alternate Opening Credits (S.G.E. Presents).
- 64:26 Extended Scene: Tribe sings and dances while Gao examines Nikolai Rachenko. (0.30)
- 67:37 Extended Scene: Soldiers walk into village with flame throwers, villagers run away while the soldiers burn down village. (0.53)
- 80:36 Extended Scene: Nikolai Rachenko eating chicken at fire. (0.03)
- 96:30 Alternate sequence: After Nikolai Rachenko enters the building and shoots a dozen soldiers, we see a long fight sequence with the rebel forces, and see Kallunda come out of a tent and shoot 1 soldier then another 3 soldiers on a rooftop. Nikolai takes of his bandana and hits a soldier from the bar fight in the face.
- 97:49 Extended Scene: Nikolai Rachenko slowly walks up stairs and down hallway to Colonel Zayas office. (0.27)
- 99:39 Additional blood squirts out of Colonel Zayas arm, as it is blasted off by Nikolai. (0.005)
CUTS:
R0 Korea- Shaprio Glickenhaus Entertainment - "US R-Rated Theatrical" - 101:57 mins (NTSC).
R1 America- Simitar Video - "US R-Rated Theatrical".
R2 Germany- AVU / United Video - Yes - "US R-Rated Theatrical" - 94:56 mins (PAL). 3 scenes are cut.
- Nikolai being tortured with metal needles.
- Nikolai Shoots off colonel Zayas arm.
R2 Germany- AVU / United Video - Uncut Version - "US R-Rated Theatrical" - 97:26 mins (PAL).
R2 Japan- PAND - "Unrated" - 105:02 mins (NTSC).
R2 United Kingdom- Optimum Home Entertainment - "US R-Rated Theatrical" - 102:29 mins (PAL). See Notes regarding time.
R2 CE United Kingdom- Synergy - "US R-Rated Theatrical".
R4 Australia- Paramount - "US R-Rated Theatrical" - 101:51 mins (PAL).
/Daydreamer