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R0 America - Criterion Collection #132 Commentaries: Audio commentary featuring actor Peter O`Toole, director Peter Medakand writer Peter Barnes (2001) Extras: Original trailer (1:14) Peter Medak`s home movies, shot on location for the film (39:08) A collection of rare publicity and behind-the-scenes production stills Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 1.0 Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Momentum Pictures [2001 Release] Vintage Collection Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Optimum Releasing [2009 Release] Optimum Classic Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 1.0 Case type: Keep Case Notes: An NTSC > PAL transfer. Most likely uses the Criterion master. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: R0

R0 for the audio commentary & extras.

NOTE:
Pre-release, the BBFC insisted on a couple of seconds being cut for a scene with a vivisected rat. This was cut *before* release so doesn't count as a cut. If a pre-release version ever turns up that will change but as it stands the 154 minute (NTSC = 148 minutes PAL) version is uncut.
CUTS:
- R0 America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (153:59 NTSC)
- R2 United Kingdom- Momentum Pictures - Yes - An abridged version approximately 30 minutes shorter (123:38 PAL)
- R2 United Kingdom- Optimum Releasing - No cuts (153:59 NTSC > PAL)
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Comparison added by David on 18/11/01
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 13/06/21

UPDATE LOG:

18/11/01: Initial entry.
14/02/12: Changed cut status of 2001 UK release.
22/03/13: RT of Criterion release & extras added + RT of Momentum release. R2 Optimum also added.
13/06/21: Added Amazon links and tidyup plus note about the BBFC and cuts.
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Ruling Class (The) (1972)