Anaconda is a 1997 USA / Brazil / Peru horror adventure thriller by Luis Llosa. Starring Jon Voight, Jennifer Lopez and Eric Stoltz.
The film was cut in the US for strong language for an MPAA PG-13 rating. This cut version has been released worldwide ever since.
Summary Notes
When a documentary crew traveling
through the Amazon jungle, picks up a stranded man, they are unaware of the trouble that will occur. This stranger's hobby is to capture the giant Anaconda snake, and plans to continue targeting it on their boat, by any means necessary.
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US: Cut for an MPAA PG-13 rating.
The cuts were for strong language and have persisted into all worldwide
releases since.
Anarchy Parlor - 2015 Lithuania horror by Devon Downs and Kenny Gage. See
Killer Ink
After Brian Fantana comments on being hung over from the previous night's party, Champ states I woke up on the floor of some Japanese family's living room, and they would NOT stop screaming! , to which Brick replies, I ate a big red
candle". In the director's cut, Champ says I woke up this morning and I shit a squirrel. The hell of it is, the damn thing's still alive. So I've got this shit covered squirrel down there in the office, and I don't know what to name it. Brick replies,
I'm sorry, I think I ate your chocolate squirrel.
The scene of Ron Burgundy walking around the office with an erection is extended by about fifteen seconds.
Ron daydreams of being married to Veronica, and has two children. After
coming home from work, she appears from the kitchen in negligee, tells him that she's just prepared dinner in the nude, and they somewhat violently make out in the hallway.
The scene of Ron being carried away by the crowd after reading the
phrase Go fuck yourself, San Diego on the air is extended, with Ron screaming, I would never say fuck! I would never fucking ever fucking say that!
After the above, Ron goes to Tino's where he is forced to eat cat poop in regards
to the above incident.
R Rated
90:10s
UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 12 without BBFC cuts for:
2004 Universal R2 DVD
2004 cinema release
Note that a 2006 DVD audio commentary was rated 15 so raising the DVD release to an overall 15
Anchorman
2: The Legend Continues is a 2013 USA comedy by Adam McKay. With Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate and Paul Rudd.
The film was cut in the US for an MPAA PG-13 rating. The cuts for US PG-13
are restored for the 15 rated UK cinema release. The US Unrated Version also restores the cuts for a PG-13, but also adds additional uncontentious material. A very different Super Sized version was generated for an R rated second theatrical release. This
was again 15 rated by the BBFC.
Summary Notes
With the 70s behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York's first 24-hour news channel by storm.
Super Sized Version
uncut Super Sized
run:
143:03s
pal:
137:20s
UK: The Super Sized Version was
passed 15 uncut for infrequent strong sex references and hard drug use for:
2014 Paramount Home Entertainment [Theatrical + Super Sized] RB Blu-ray at
UK Amazon
US: A supersized R rated Extended Version was created for a 2nd theatrical release. Rated R For language, drug use, sexual material and references.
Will Ferrell announced that
Anchorman 2 would be returning to theaters for a week, in a completely separate, R-rated version. The movie, described as super-sized, will hit theaters (again) on February 28th. .
Ferrell said that he and director
Adam McKay briefly contemplated splitting the sequel into two separate halves. Instead, they had editors working on parallel cuts of a single movie, so this re-release will be completely different, featuring almost 800 brand new jokes and raunchier
material (it was rated R by the MPAA).
Theatrical Version
Uncut Theatrical Version
run:
118:36s
pal:
113:51s
UK: The Uncut UK
Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for infrequent strong sex references and hard drug use for:
2014 Paramount Home Entertainment [Theatrical + Super Sized] RB Blu-ray at
UK Amazon
2014 Paramount Home Entertainment R2 DVD at UK Amazon
2013 cinema release
The BBFC Insight explained further:
There are infrequent strong visual and verbal sex references, including a scene in which a man graphically explains different types of condoms, and a scene in which a man explains in
detail how to perform oral sex on a woman. The film also contains frequent comic sex references of a less detailed nature.
There is a scene in which men are seen smoking crack, which is comically presented as part of a news
investigation. However, the men doing the smoking are subsequently arrested. There are also verbal references to drug use. There are occasional scenes showing adults drinking alcohol and a scene in which a man has a cigar in his mouth.
The film contains one use of strong language ('fuck'), as well as some milder bad language, including uses of wanker , dick , shit , bullshit , bastard , bloody , son of a bitch and asshole
. There is also some discriminatory language and behavior, all of which is clearly disapproved of. In one scene, rival news teams engage in a comic mock battle with makeshift weapons. This includes some heavy blows, as well as comic sight of an arm
being severed and an eyeball landing on a hockey stick. There is also a scene in which Ron is depressed and attempts to hang himself. The attempt fails and there is no detail.
US: The Unrated Version restores the cuts for a
PG-13 rating as per the UK Theatrical Version. However it also includes 4:18s of extra material. See pictorial version details from
movie-censorship.com
Cut US Theatrical Version
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Version assed 15 uncut for infrequent strong sex references and hard drug use:
2014 Paramount video
US: The US Theatrical Version was cut for an MPAA PG-13 rating for crude and sexual content, drug use, language and comic violence.
Collider asked Will Ferrell and David Koechner about the cuts that were made for PG-13
Ferrell said that the crack scene was a battle, that's been augmented. Originally there was more footage and the shots were wider. Also the censors weren't impressed when Brian actually gives the recipe for crack on the air! Some of the missing
footage can be seen in the British trailer, the Vials of Smiles.
The word vagina was said too many times in the 50 Greatest Vaginas in History. These had to be changed to "gina," "va-jay-jay".
There's a scene where Brian says "We can do stories on the amount of ejaculate on hotel duvets". This had to be changed to avoid use of the term term ejaculate .
And Now the Screaming Starts! is a 1973 UK horror by Roy Ward Baker. Starring Peter Cushing, Herbert Lom and Patrick Magee.
Originally passed X uncut for 1974 cinema release and Vipco 15 rated VHS in
1993. The US version was cut however, and it may have been that that was released in the UK on 1998 VHS with a 15 rating and 2004 DVD with a 12 rating. Uncut and MPAA Unrated for 2017 release in the US.
Summary Notes
In 1795, in England, the young woman Catherine moves to the house of her fiancé Charles Fengriffen in the country to get married with him. When she arrives, she feels interest in the portraits of the Fengriffen family, particularly in
the one of Charle's grandfather Henry Fengriffen, which seems to have a sort of evil entity possessing it. While admiring Henry's face, a severed hand attacks Catherine through the picture on the wall. Later, she gets married with Charles, beginning her
journey of mystery, eerie apparitions, secrets and deaths, and having her days filled with fear and the nights with horrors in a cursed family.
UK: Unconfirmed but maybe it was the cut US
version that was passed 12 for moderate violence and horror for:
2004 Anchor Bay R2 DVD
UK: Unconfirmed but maybe it was the cut US version that was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
1998 Polygram VHS
The above two UK releases seem a minute too short so maybe they are the cut US version.
From IMDb. The US version is missing two scenes from the original British release: Peter Cushing's discovery of an eyeless corpse and Ian Ogilvy's smashing the
skeleton against a gravestone.
v
Andhadhun - 2018 India comedy mystery thriller by Sriram Raghavan.
Andhadhun is a 2018 India comedy mystery thriller by Sriram Raghavan. Starring Tabu, Ayushmann Khurrana and Radhika Apte.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2018.
Summary Notes
He sees what he shouldn't. She sees what he couldn't. So the question is, does he see it or not?
Versions
BBFC category cuts 50s
138:28s =132:56s
submitted 139:18s =133:44s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, threat, occasional bloody
images after 50s of BBFC BBFC category cuts:
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to remove strong language, as well as images of strong violence and bloody injury detail, in order to achieve a 12A classification. An uncut 15 was available.
Andrea is a 1968 West Germany/Liechtenstein drama by Hans Schott-Schöbinger Starring Dagmar Lassander, Ralph Clemente and Arthur Brauss
Banned by the BBFC for 1969 cinema release. Later cut for an X rated cinema release
in 1970.
Summary Review
Andrea is a young woman with innocent looks, but a ravishing sexual appetite. By using her sexuality she can get most anything she wants, but as each days passes she gets deeper
and deeper into a world that she despises and fears she will never escape.
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86:48s
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83:20s
UK: Presumably uncut for the
pre-cert video:
UK Market VHS titled Andrea The Nympho
UK 1981 Derann VHS titled Andrea The Nympho
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UK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
UK 1970 cinema release titled Andrea
UK 1970 cinema release titled The Nympho
banned
UK: Banned by the BBFC for:
UK 1969 cinema release titled Andrea
v Andrei Rublev
- 1966 Soviet Union historical biography by Andrei Tarkovsky (as Andrey Tarkovskiy).
Andrei Rublev is a 1966 Soviet Union historical biography by Andrei
Tarkovsky (as Andrey Tarkovskiy). Starring Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Ivan Lapikov and Nikolay Grinko.
Cut by the BBFC for AA rated 1973 short UK cinema version. Otherwise there
are two versions: a short director approved version and a longer Premiere Version.
The Director Approved Version does not contain the scene with the horse fall and so is uncut in the UK The BBFC seem to be in a bit of quandary about the level of
violence giving it both 12 and 15 ratings as well as describing the level of violence as both "moderate" and "strong".
Summary Notes
Andreiv Rublev charts the life of the great icon
painter through a turbulent period of 15th Century Russian history, a period marked by endless fighting between rival Princes and by Tatar invasions.
Versions
Premiere Version
~205:00s =~196:00s
US: The Premiere Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
2018 Sony/Criterion [Premiere Version + Director Approved Cut] R0 Blu-ray at US Amazon
2018 Sony/Criterion [Premiere Version + Director Approved Cut] R1 DVD at US Amazon
The same package was scheduled to be released in the UK too but the distributors withdrew the release when it was made known that the Premiere Version would require BBFC cuts for a horse fall.
Uncut Director Approved Version
174:16s
UK: The Director
Approved Version was passed 15 uncut for strong violence, threat for:
2016 cinema release
UK: The Director Approved Version was passed 15 uncut for moderate violence for:
2004 cinema release
UK: The Director Approved Version was passed 15 uncut for:
BBFC category cuts were
required for a 2015 12A rated cinema release.
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category cuts 3:25s
154:11s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate bloody violence, sexual threat after 3:25s of BBFC category cuts for:
2015 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to remove elements of strong violence (in this instance, blood spurts from gunshots, bloody stabbings, and the chopping off of a finger) in order to achieve a 12A classification. A 15 uncut was available.
Cut
when submitted in 2004 with the following BBFC comment: Cuts were required to one scene of sexualised violence (knife running over and cutting breast in close up). In particular a knife being drawn around a woman's nipple and the
cutting of a woman's breast with blood appearing beneath the blade.
Cut
as described by a BBFC examiner: Here is a scene we cut from Angel Cop. This is a highly political piece of anime, set in the near future where the Japanese government have set up a special task force
to deal with terrorists. This is the point where several members of the Red Dawn Communist group are confronted by Angel, who literally blows out the brains of one of the terrorists, which is pure mutilation.
The English dub script, used in the release by Manga Entertainment, was changed to remove
anti-Semitic themes and storylines, including removing references to 'the worldwide Jewish conspiracy' that was behind the group known as the Red May. Other events and dialog were changed to remove other possible controversial dialog.
The
BBFC cut 7s from the 1995 Manga Entertainment video
Thanks to Bleach
At 11.5 mins - As tall blonde woman stands behind bespectacled woman with hand on her head, remove shot of latter's breasts bursting from bra, resuming on man carrying body.
At 12 mins -
Shortly afterwards, remove shot of woman's hand scratching between captive woman's bare breast and drawing blood (man asking "what?" will also have to be removed).
The English dub script, used in the release by Manga Entertainment, was changed to
remove anti-Semitic themes and storylines, including removing references to 'the worldwide Jewish conspiracy' that was behind the group known as the Red May. Other events and dialog were changed to remove other possible controversial dialog.
Angel Eyes is a 2001 USA romance by Luis Mandoki. Starring Jennifer Lopez, Jim
Caviezel and Jeremy Sisto.
BBFC category cuts for 15 rated cinema and DVD releases. Uncut in the US.
Summary Notes
While pursuing a suspect one night, Chicago Police officer Sharon Pogue nearly becomes the
victim of a fatal ambush. A mysterious stranger, Catch intervenes, disarms the assassin and saves Sharon's life. Is it a stroke of luck? A twist of fate? Or just a concerned citizen who happened to pass by at the right time and wasn't afraid to get
involved? Maybe, But Sharon and Catch have met once before. As the two fall in love, they discover the truth about each other and are forced to deal with the secrets from their past.
Company chose to remove aggressive use of the word "cunt" in order to get a 15. An 18 uncut was available to the distributor.
The cut was:
The line, "You're a fucking cunt!" was redubbed with the silly replacement "You're a freaking kook" . This spoils the scene as this doesn't then seem to justify the resulting punch from Lopez.
Angel Guts: Red Classroom
is a 1979 Japan horror thriller by Chûsei Sone Starring Yûki Mizuhara, Keizô Kanie and Jun Aki
Distributors submitted this film to the BBFC in 2002 but the BBFC required
unacceptable cuts and the distributors abandoned the UK release. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Notes
When a writer for a porn magazine, watches a "rape" porn
that is set in a school, he becomes obsessed with the lead actress, Nami, and tries to find her. He meets her by chance as he arrives for a shoot at a hotel.
UK: Unreleased after the BBFC required unacceptable cuts:
2002 ArtsMagic DVD
Distributors ArtsMagic collected all five uncut versions of Nikkatsu's officially produced "Angel Guts" films from 1978-1988. Having had difficulties submitting Red Classroom and Red Dizziness to the BBFC back in 2002 they decided to abandon
plans for the UK market full stop, because they knew they wouldn't be able to release the best versions that they could.
v Angel Heart
- 1987 USA / Canada / UK horror mystery thriller by Alan Parker.
Angel Heart is a 1987 USA / Canada / UK horror mystery thriller by Alan Parker.
Starring Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro and Lisa Bonet.
All UK releases have been cut by the BBFC for cock fighting. The US R rated version is cut for an inter-racial sex scene. But the Unrated Version is uncut.
Summary Notes
Harry Angel
has a new case, to find a man called Johnny Favourite. Except things aren't quite that simple, and Johnny doesn't want to be found. Let's just say that, amongst the period detail and beautiful scenery, it all gets really, really nasty.
US: The Theatrical Version is cut by 10s and is MPAA R Rated
The film was controversial in the US where it was originally given an X certificate due to the central sex scene between Mickey
Rourke and Lisa Bonnet. The US were a little sensitive to the inter-racial relationship. In addition, Lisa Bonet was best known for a squeaky clean role in the Cosby Show and the lovers were showered with blood dripping from the ceiling. 10s were
therefore cut to achieve an R Rating.
4s
108:25s
UK: The Unrated Version was passed 18 for strong sex and bloody violence after 4s of BBFC cuts:
Angel of Death 2 is a 2007 Germany adult horror by Andreas Bethmann. Starring Lina Romay, Natascha Farrel and Manoush.
Exists an uncut version with hardcore scenes, a cut German Version and a
workprint version.
Summary Notes
Group of villains kidnapped girls for prostitution and forwards them to the island prison, where every day sexually humiliate and torture them in
many ways, and sometimes kill them. Commands on the island an old lesbian Mrs. Steele. After another naive woman, vote on the road to complete her collection of arrested girls in prison started this mess. First, the two girls ran away, and then landed on
the island trio that wants to destroy the whole shebang and release the captives. They have their own, working with security, who tries not to arouse suspicion from criminals (it turns out he has to put it mildly, not very). And the island is full of
deadly fauna (spider-killer) and traps scattered everywhere.
Angel of Vengeance is a 1981 USA crime thriller by Abel Ferrara. With Zoë Lund, Albert Sinkys and Darlene Stuto.
Cut by the BBFC for cinema and VHS. The US R rated version is also cut.
Summary Notes
A timid and mute woman gets raped twice coming home from work and decides to take matters into her own hands. She dresses suggestively and roams the streets alone, wreaking vengeance upon
anyone who tries to take advantage of her. Eventually, her secret life spills over into her regular life in the fashion industry.
Ms. 45 is probably Abel Ferrara's masterpiece despite it's many flaws. It has originality, a great
music score and it leaves an indelible impression for better or worse.
I have just bought the new fully uncut French DVD. The film is widescreen, English language and a lovely print.
The first week of sales of the UK Warner Brother's Maverick
collection are much sought after as it was accidentally released in the uncut version. This uncut version can be identified by the duplication date code on the spine, 082897.
cut
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1:22s
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80:18s
pal:
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US: Cut by 1:22s and is MPAA R Rated for:
2000 Image R0 DVD
From IMDb:
The US DVD, released by Artisan, features a cut version of the film. The two rape scenes were trimmed, the second even misses some dialogue ("This oughta make you talk, huh?"). The murder of the guy
in the yellow T-shirt at the Halloween party shoot-out is now offscreen.
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1:42s
run:
78:54s
pal:
75:45s
UK: The uncut version was submitted and passed 18 after 1:42s of BBFC cuts for:
1986 Warner VHS
1984 cinema release
The BBFC cuts were:
The first rape loses 11s of Abel Ferrara undoing his trousers and then pulling down Thana's (Zoe Tamerlis) underpants
The second rape loses 67s mostly of the rapist (Peter Yellen) beating his gun against the floor as he climaxes.
After killing the second rapist Thana cuts up the body. We don't see her sawing through an arm nor a shot of her face registering pleasure in her task.
Another group of rapists threaten Thana but the BBFC have deprived them of the use of a pair of nunchucks.
Angel of Vengeance is a 1987 US action drama by Ted V. Mikels, Ray Dennis Steckler Starring Jannina Poynter, David O'Hara and Macka Foley
Banned by the BBFC for 1987 VHS. A shortened version is MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Notes
A young woman newly arrived in a small town comes up against a crazed group
of survivalists who have killed a party of motorcyclists in the desert. They capture and rape her, but she escapes and makes plans to take her vengeance on them.
Uncut Version
uncut
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85m
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82m
Germany
Germany: 18 uncut for:
2021 Maritim Pictures / Cargo Records [Uncut Version + US Version] R2 DVD at
UK Amazon #ad
Thanks to Philip the above Cargo Records release also includes the US Version which as been shortened by about 6:46s . The cuts were to narrative scenes, not violence
Angel III - the Final Chapter is a 1988 USA action drama by Tom DeSimone. Starring Mitzi Kapture, Mark Blankfield and Emile Beaucard.
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS. The BBFC cuts were waived for 2002 18
rated DVD. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Notes
Molly is now a freelance photographer in New York. She runs across a woman at an art show that looks familiar. She goes
to L.A. to find out that this woman is in fact, her mother. She also finds out she has a sister. The reunion is short-lived when her mother calls her to tell her that her sister is in danger and later, gets killed in an explosion. Molly must once again,
become Angel to try and find her sister.
Versions
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98:53s
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94:56s
UK: Passed 18 uncut with previous BBFC cuts waived:
Angel Town is a 1990 USA action drama by Eric Karson. Starring Olivier Gruner, Peter Kwong and Theresa Saldana.
Cut by the BBFC for an 18 rated cinema release in 1990 and the follow up
VHS in 1991.. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Notes
A graduate student and martial-arts expert rents a room in a house owned by a single mother who lives there with her son. A local street
gang is trying to recruit the son, but the new tenant tries to help the boy's mother keep him out of the gang. When they learn of this, they target both the mother and her new tenant.
Angélique is a 1964 France / Italy / West Germany historical romance by Bernard Borderie. Starring Michèle Mercier, Robert Hossein and Jean Rochefort.
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated cinema release in 1967.
Summary Notes
In this first part
of the Angélique cycle, set in Mid-17th century France under the young Sun King Louis XIV, still struggling for his throne, while beggars and brigands roam the country, Angélique de Sancé de Monteloup, fifth child of an impoverished country nobleman in
the Poitou marshlands, expected to struggle for a meager subsistence, educated in a nunnery, is betrothed at 17 to Joffrey de Peyrac, the 12 years older rich but cripple Comte de (count of) Peyrac de Morens and seigneur (Lord) of Toulouse, scarred in the
face and said to be a sorcerer, in fact practicing oriental mining techniques which make his vast fortune. For the sake of her family, Angélique reluctantly agrees to the match but refuses the advances of her husband, who does not enforce his conjugal
rights, wishing only to win her heart. As Angelique gradually discovers virtuous Peyrac's remarkable talents as scientist, musician and philosopher, she falls passionately in love with him.
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cuts:
1967 cinema release
Angels - 1987 Hong Kong / Taiwan action crime adventure by Kai-Ming Lai (as Ivan Lai), Pun-Hei Leung (as
Raymond Leung)... See Iron Angels
Angels & Demons is a 2009 USA / Italy mystery thriller
by Ron Howard. Starring Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor and Ayelet Zurer.
BBFC advised cuts for the 12 rated cinema release. The Theatrical Version and more violent Extended Version were both passed 15 without BBFC cuts for home video. The Theatrical Version is MPAA PG-13 rated in the US, whilst the Extended
Version is Unrated.
Summary Notes
Following the murder of a physicist, Father Silvano Bentivoglio, a symbolist, Robert Langdon, and a scientist, Vittoria Vetra, are on an adventure involving a secret
brotherhood, the Illuminati. Clues lead them all around the Vatican, including the four altars of science, Earth, Air, Fire and Water. An assassin, working for the Illuminati, has captured four cardinals, and murders each, painfully. Robert and Vittoria
also are searching for a new very destructive weapon that could kill millions.
The Extended Version includes more violent footage than the Theatrical Version.
Theatrical Version
132:52s
UK: The US Theatrical Version was
passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
2009 Sony [Extended + Theatrical] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
US: The US Theatrical Version is uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:
2016 Sony (RA) 4k Blu-ray/(RA) Blu-ray Combo at US Amazon
advised category cuts
132:42s
UK: The UK Theatrical Version was passed 12A/12 after BBFC advised category cuts were implemented for:
2009 Sony R2 DVD [but not released]
2009 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
This film was originally shown to the BBFC in an unfinished version. The BBFC advised the company that the film was likely to receive a '15' classification but that the requested '12A' certificate
could be achieved by making reductions in four scenes.
In particular the BBFC suggested that sight of blood splattering onto a character's face, [Robert's face whilst Vittoria is attending to the cardinal in St Peter's Square]
sight of a
character screaming in pain as he burns, [The cardinal whilst Robert escapes burning church over handrail]
sight of a wound being injected [the assassin treating his injuries in a van]
and sight of a character self-immolating and burning should all be reduced. [Camerlengo]
When the finished version of the film was submitted, all these reductions had been made satisfactorily and the film was classified '12A'.
The BBFC further explained their 12A rating:
ANGELS & DEMONS is a thriller drama about attempts to stop a secret organisation from destroying the Papacy. It was passed '12A' for scenes of moderate violence and horror.
These include the sight of a dead man with a
rat eating inside the corpse's mouth, a man bleeding on the steps of the Vatican, a bound man dangling over a fire as attempts are made to save him and a man setting himself on fire. These are permitted under '12A' Guidelines which say that violence must
not dwell on detail; and there should be no emphasis on injuries or blood although occasional gory moments are allowed.
Sustained moderate threat or menace are permitted under '12A' Guidelines. There is such tension as a couple of men find
themselves trapped in an airtight underground library after the ventilation system has failed. In a different scene, a bound man with a weight tied around him is thrown into water; he struggles fitfully under water before being rescued.
There is
also mild language. The mild language is infrequent and includes 'hell' and 'bastard'.
Movie-Censorship noted that the cut UK Theatrical Version was distributed throughout Europe
Angel's Brigade is a 1979 USA action comedy by Greydon Clark. Starring Sylvia Anderson, Lieu Chinh and Jacqueline Cole.
Exists as the original Angel's Brigade version and a substantially reworked
Angel's Revenge re-release version.
Summary Notes
Meet six women and a teenage girl who never expected to risk their lives fighting for justice. A schoolteacher had seen one too many kids succumb to
drugs. A Las Vegas entertainer learned her brother had been beaten by a drug pusher. A martial arts teacher knew how insidious drugs were among children. A top model knew that drugs were destroying her life. A stunt driver was in shock when her brother
overdosed - on drugs! Add a nosy schoolgirl and a policewoman with a perm, and you've got the Angels Brigade. These women (and the girl, too) are sexy, smart - and dangerous! Just ask the right-wing militia these ladies have destroyed. But the evil fat
cats pushing drugs to kids? Not even they are a match for these vengeful vixens. They just say POW! to drug pushers.
Versions
shortened
Unrated
86:33s
US: The re-release version was shortened
From IMDB. In the re-release version, titled Angels' Revenge , the structure of the film is
radically changed. The womens' attack on the drug processing plant is moved from the middle of the film to the beginning. Halfway through this scene, the picture freezes, and newly recorded voiceover by Jacqueline Cole explains the action and sets up the
background of the story. The next hour of the film is made up of the original cut's beginning, now told as a flashback. When the film reaches the point of the womens' raid on the drug plant, the narrative jumps forward, with more voiceover from Cole, and
proceeds in an identical fashion to the original cut of the film.
uncut Original Version
MPAA
95:51s
US: The Original Version titled Angel's Brigade or Seven from Heaven is
uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
2013 101 Distribution ADA R0 DVD title Angel's Brigade at US Amazon
The Angels' Share is a 2012 UK drama by Ken Loach. With Paul
Brannigan, John Henshaw and Gary Maitland.
Cut by the BBFC for a 15 rating. Uncut at 18
Summary Notes
This bitter sweet comedy follows protagonist Robbie as he sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend
Leonie and hold his newborn son Luke for the first time. Overwhelmed by the moment, he swears that Luke will not have the same tragic life he has had. Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, he's given one last chance......
UK: Passed 15 for very strong language and strong violence after BBFC category cuts for:
2012 Entertainment One R2 DVD
2012 cinema release
The BBFC cuts were to remove 6 uses of the word 'cunt'. 6 or 7 uses of the word were allowed to remain. The following dialogue in red has been muted on the soundtrack.
"Shut up will ya, ya wee cunt! "
"Fucking cunt smashed my phone, man."
" Ya fucking cunt!
"
Ya wee fuck ing cunt ! "
" Cunt! Ya wee cunt !"
"Fuck you,
cunt ."
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to reduce the number of uses of very strong language (in this case 'cunt') in order to obtain a 15 classification. An uncut 18 classification was available.
Ken Loach explained to the press about censorship rules for a 15 rating:
We were allowed seven 'cunts' but only two of them could be aggressive 'cunts'.
Angels' Wild Women is a 1972 USA action film by Al Adamson. Starring Ross Hagen, Kent Taylor and Preston Pierce.
Cut by the BBFC for 15 rated DVD in 2003. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Review
The storyline is simple: while the Angels are away, their women play. Well, sort of. The most they do is assault a farmhand before falling into the clutches of a
religious cult. Adamson regulars Regina Carrol and Vicki Volante play two of the biker women, Margot and Terry.
Much of the movie is dedicated to footage of the Angels getting into brawls, having drinking competitions, and necking with their
women. So, despite the provocative title that promises a lot of fun viewing, the movie doesn't really spend a lot of time with the titular women.
The amazing poster for this film delivers a lot more than the film does. For Adamson
fanatics only.
Versions
uncut
UK:
Passed uncut for:
2020 Severin Films Al Adamson Collection Limited Edition RA Blu-ray at US
Amazon
UK: Passed 15 for strong language, moderate violence, sex and drug use after 12s of compulsory BBFC cuts:
2003 Cinema Club video
The BBFC commented:
Cut required to remove sight of forcible breast exposure and groping of breast, plus verbal abuse, during rape scene, in accordance with BBFC policy and the Video Recordings Act 1984 (harm to potential viewers...or to society through
the depiction of...human sexual activity).
Anger Management is a 2003 USA comedy by Peter Segal. Starring Jack Nicholson, Adam Sandler and Marisa Tomei.
Exists as a US version and an International Version.
Summary Notes
Mild-mannered timid businessman Dave Buznik works for a pet clothing company out of New York City. He's got an abrasive boss named Mr. Frank Head who frequently takes credit for his work and steps on him in return.
He's got a loving girlfriend, Linda, whose best friend is her condescending college ex, Andrew. But when a misunderstanding aboard an airplane goes haywire, Dave is ordered by the court to undergo anger management therapy at the hands of specialist Dr.
Buddy Rydell, who is an unpredictable, psychopathic character. As the relationship between Dave and Buddy becomes more tense, when the unorthodox treatment wreaks havoc Dave's life, and Buddy might be the only one who can save him from a problem he
recognizes right away in his patient, that could only get worse.
Versions
International Version
100:39s
UK: Passed 15 uncut for frequent moderate sex references for:
See article from dvdcompare.net : The are dialogue scenes differences between the two versions but maybe these are more to do with localisation than
censorship.
US Version
~106:00s =~101:00s
US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:
2003 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment R1 DVD at US Amazon
The Angry Birds Movie is a 2016 Finland / USA family action animation by Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly. Starring Kate McKinnon, Jason Sudeikis and Peter Dinklage.
BBFC advised category cuts were made for a 2016 cinema release. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US.
Promotional Material
In the 3D animated comedy, The Angry Birds Movie, we'll finally
find out why the birds are so angry. The movie takes us to an island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds - or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red (Jason Sudeikis, We're the Millers, Horrible Bosses), a bird with a temper problem, speedy
Chuck (Josh Gad in his first animated role since Frozen), and the volatile Bomb (Danny McBride, This is the End, Eastbound and Down) have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it's up to these unlikely
outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.
UK: Passed U for very mild bad language, comic slapstick, innuendo, toilet humour after BBFC advised pre-cuts for:
2016 Sony 4k R0 Blu-ray
2016 Sony R0 Blu-ray
2016 Sony R2 DVD
2016 cinema release titled Angry Birds
The BBFC commented:
This film was originally seen for advice in an incomplete form. The company was advised it was likely to be classified PG, but that their preferred U could be achieved by removing a couple of examples of word play on strong language.
When the finished version of the film was submitted for formal classification, these instances of word play had been removed and the film was therefore classified U.
The BBFC further commented in its annual report covering 2016:
In this early submission, the film contained wordplay on strong language such as uses of the phrases pluck my life and I need some angry flocking
birds. Although euphemistic, these terms are likely to confound parental and public expectation at U, so the BBFC advised the distributor that it was likely that these would have to be removed for the work to obtain the desired U classification. The
distributor acted on the BBFC's advice and re-submitted the film without these terms. It is classified U.
During the film, there is mild toilet humour which includes a scene in which an eagle urinates into a swimming pool, a
character who has magic farts, and several references to bodily fluids, including snot and vomit. These examples of mild rude humour are not the main focus of the work and they take place within the context of a fun, family film. This kind of comedy is a
familiar trope of children's entertainment which is likely to appeal to younger audiences without causing any offence.
2019 Sony Pictures Home
Entertainment R1 DVD at US Amazon
advised category cuts
run:
96:38s
pal:
92:46s
UK: A pre-cut version was passed U for very mild bad language,
rude humour, threat:
2019 Sony video
UK: A pre-cut version was passed U for very mild bad language, rude humour, threat:
2019 cinema release
The BBFC commented in its annual report covering 2019:
The film originally featured a use of the term crap, which we categorise as mild bad language, that is likely to confound parental expectation at the most
junior category. In order to obtain a U rating, the distributor chose to remove the term and replace it with poop.
Company chose to remove references to and sight of a potentially dangerous suicide technique in order to achieve a 12A classification (in this instance, asphyxiation). An 18 without cuts was available.
Ann and Eve - 1970 Sweden / Yugoslavia drama by Arne Mattsson. See
Anybody's
v Anna - 2022 South Korea TV drama by Lee
Zoo Young
Anna is a 2022 South Korea TV drama by Lee Zoo Young Starring Bae Suzy, Jung Eun-chae and
Jun-han Kim
Exists as a broadcast version and a director's cut.
Summary Notes
Yoo Mi is the woman who tells a small lie and ends up living someone else's life. Hyun Joo is a woman
who lives her life holding herself above everyone, treating them with neither kindness nor malice. She has a subtly tense relationship with Yoo Mi. Ji Hoon is Yoo Mi's husband wh...
Director's Cut
Episode 1: Anna (Director's Cut) was passed 12 for references to grooming
Episode 2: Anna (Director's Cut) was passed U for very mild bad language, references to illness
Episode 3: Anna (Director's Cut) was passed U for no material
likely to offend or harm
Episode 4: Anna (Director's Cut) was passed 12 for moderate violence
Episode 5: Anna (Director's Cut) was passed 12 for infrequent strong language, domestic abuse
Episode 6: Anna (Director's Cut) was
passed 18 for suicide references
Episode 7: Anna (Director's Cut) was passed 12 for suicide references
Episode 8: Anna (Director's Cut) was passed 15 for strong violence, domestic abuse
Broadcast Version
Episode 1: Anna (Broadcast Version) was passed 12 for moderate threat, bloody images, sex references
Episode 2: Anna (Broadcast Version) was passed U for references to illness
Episode 3: Anna (Broadcast Version) was passed 12 for
moderate violence
Episode 4: Anna (Broadcast Version) was passed 18 for suicide references
Episode 5: Anna (Broadcast Version) was passed 12 for suicide references
Episode 6: Anna (Broadcast Version) was passed 15 for domestic
abuse
Anna and the Apocalypse is a 2017 UK / USA musical comedy horror
by John McPhail. Starring Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming and Sarah Swire.
Two versions were submitted to the US film censor, presumably the International Version and then a shortened US Version. Both were originally R rated though the former R rating would have been voided by the latter. There is also an
Extended Version/Festival Version. All 3 version were rated 15 uncut by the BBFC.
Summary Notes
When the zombie apocalypse hits the sleepy town of Little Haven - at Christmas -
teenager Anna and her high school friends have to fight, sing and dance to survive, with the undead horde all around them. Teaming up with her best friend John, Anna has to fight her way through zombified snowmen, Santas, elves and Christmas shoppers to
get across town to the high school, where they'll be safe. But they soon discover that being a teenager is just as difficult as staying alive, even at the end of the world.
Extended Version/Festival Cut
Extended Version
run:
108:21s
pal:
104:01s
UK: The Extended Version/Festival Cut was passed 15 uncut for strong violence, gore, language:
2019 Second Sight Films [Theatrical + Extended Versions] R0 Blu-ray at UK
Amazon
The Extended Version is 8:46s longer and most notably contains an extra song and dialogue
making headmaster Savage into a darker and more evil character.
International Version
International Version
run:
97:38s
pal:
93:44s
UK: The International Version was passed 15 uncut for strong violence, gore, language:
2019 Second Sight Films [Theatrical + Extended Versions] R0 Blu-ray at UK
Amazon
2019 Second Sight Films Amazon Prime VoD [UK only] at UK Amazon
2018 cinema release
US: Two version were submitted to the MPAA before release and both were R rated for zombie violence and gore, language, and some sexual material
Presumably the International Version and shortened US version were submitted. When
the distributors opted for the shortened US version for theatrical release then the R rating for the International Version was voided, so although once R rated, the International Version is technically MPAA Unrated.
US: Uncut and
MPAA Unrated for zombie violence and gore, language, and some sexual material
The 2019 DVD notes that it includes never seen before footage so presumably this is the International Version
US Version
shortened US Version
cut:
4:48s
run:
93m
pal:
89m
US: A shorter US Version was rated R for zombie violence and gore, language, and some sexual material.
Two version were
submitted to the MPAA before release and both were given the same rating and reason. Presumably the International Version and shortened US version were submitted.
Cut in 2006 with
the following BBFC comment: A cut was required to a scene of animal cruelty (a horse being tripped in a manner likely to cause injury)
Anne Frank: Parallel Stories is a 2019 Italy documentary by Sabina Fedeli and Anna Migotto. Starring Anne Frank, Martina Gatti and Helen Mirren.
The 2020 BBFC cinema rating was reduced from 15 to 12A after a formal
distributor request for a reconsideration was agreed.
Summary Notes
One single Anne Frank moves us more than the countless others who suffered just as she did but whose faces have
remained in the shadows-Primo Levi. The Oscar®-winning Helen Mirren will introduce audiences to Anne Frank's story through the words in her diary. The set will be her room in the secret refuge in Amsterdam, reconstructed in every detail by set designers
from the Piccolo Theatre in Milan. Anne Frank this year would have been 90 years old. Anne's story is intertwined with that of five Holocaust survivors, teenage girls just like her.
94:59s
UK: Passed 12A uncut for Holocaust images, references to violence:
2020 cinema release
The BBFC commented on a reduction of rating from 15 to 12A:
This work was originally classified 15 without cuts on 19 December 2019. This determination was formally reconsidered by the BBFC at the
request of the submitting company. The BBFC carefully considered the arguments put forward by the submitting company, looked again at the relevant submitted material, and concluded that a revision to the original determination was appropriate.
The Annihilators is a 1985 USA action crime drama by Charles E Sellier Jr. Starring Jim Antonio, Sid Conrad and Gerrit Graham.
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated DVD in 2004. Uncut and 18 rated for 2019
Blu-ray. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Promotional Material
As the 1980s rolled on, a new, bullish attitude to war took hold in America, the weary cynicism of the previous decade giving way to
an unabashed celebration of military might. Numerous filmmakers and producers sought to capitalise on the emerging mood... among them New World Pictures, the company founded by the legendary Roger Corman.
In The Annihilators, the war comes home as a
group of army vets, battle-scarred from their travails in the jungles of Vietnam, are forced to dust off their combat moves once again when one of their own meets his demise at the hands a violent criminal gang. Deciding that enough is enough, the
self-styled Annihilators, led by the redoubtable Bill (Christopher Stone, The Howling, Cujo), set out to equip the beleaguered citizens of downtown Atlanta with the skills they need to rid their streets of crime and vice.
Versions
run:
84:46s
pal:
81:23s
UK: Passed 18 uncut for sexual threat, sexualised violence
UK: Passed 18 for strong violence after 2s of compulsory BBFC cuts:
2004 Boulevard Entertainment Limited video
The BBFC commented:
Distributor required to remove instance of sexualised violence, sight of bare-breasted woman being stabbed
Versions
2s
81:33s
1985 US action film by Charles E Sellier Jr
Cut by the BBFC in 2004 with the following comment: Distributor required to remove instance of sexualised violence, sight of bare-breasted woman being stabbed.
Another Day in Paradise is a 1998 USA crime thriller by Larry Clark. Starring James Woods, Melanie Griffith and Vincent Kartheiser.
The film was cut in the US for an R rating but the uncut version is
available as the Unrated Directors Cut. In the UK the cut R rated version was used for cinema release but the uncut Directors Cut was released on VHS and DVD.
Summary Notes
Bobbie is an addict and
small-time thief. When one of his jobs goes bad, Mel is called in to patch him up. Mel offers him a chance at a bigger score. Over time, Mel and his girlfriend Sid become almost like parents to Bobbie and his girlfriend Rosie, but this can't last.
A scene featuring a rough blow job was the likely scene removed for an MPAA R rating, along with a
short scene with Bobbie masturbating under the covers and a brief conversation about a huge penis.
The Anthropophagous Beast is a 1980 Italian horror by Joe D'Amato. With Tisa Farrow, Saverio Vallone and Serena Grandi.
Famously banned in the UK as a video nasty. The US R rated version is heavily cut and was also distributed in the UK. Released uncut in the UK on DVD and then Blu-ray in 2015. The Unrated Version in the US is uncut.
Summary
Review: Cult Classic
A group of tourists become stranded on an uninhabited island where they are stalked by an insane, violent, and grotesque killer that slaughtered the town's former residents.
A cult film rated as a 'must have' for collectors of the genre. It is famous for a fetus eating scene that was cut for the US R Rated version.
A good scary movie with good atmosphere, decent acting and plenty of
gore.
Versions
uncut International Version
run:
89:43s
pal:
86:08s
UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong gory
violence, horror for:
UK: The cut R Rated version was passed 18
without BBFC cuts for:
2002 Hollywood R2 DVD titled The Grim Reaper .
See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com . The R Rated version
is shorter by 8:49s. There are several scenes cut for pacing, the sight of wounds have been reduced throughout, and the main cuts for violence are:
The foetus lunch
The beast pulling Oriette through the roof and then biting into her neck
The climatic scene of the beast eating his own entrails
cut
cut:
run:
91:37s
pal:
87:57s
UK: A cut version was released for:
UK Videoshack VHS
A cut version was released on the Videoshack label to try and exploit the video nasty status, but it didn't sell well. However this did make it a rarity and therefore a challenge for collectors.
uncut
run:
91:55s
pal:
88:14s
UK: Released
uncut in February 1983 for:
1983 Video Film Promotions VHS
It was listed as a video nasty in November 1983 and stayed listed throughout the scare, so became one of the collectable DPP39s.
The Antichrist is a 1974 Italy horror drama by Alberto De Martino. Starring Carla Gravina, Mel Ferrer and Arthur Kennedy.
Cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release in 1976. The same BBFC cuts
applied to an 18 rated shortened release on VHS in 1987. The BBFC cuts were waived for another shortened release on 18 rated DVD in 2008. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Review: Flawed but good
Ippolita is a paralyzed young woman with serious mental problems stemming from the death of her mother. Her crisis of faith and the intervention of a well-meaning psychologist lead Ippolita to remember her past life as a witch during
the Inquisition. Eventually, Ippolita becomes possessed and starts seducing local men, only to kill them. An exorcism seems to be the only solution to stop the madness.
The Antichrist", also known as "The Tempter",
is a flawed but surprisingly good little Italian horror film. No doubt, a fair portion of the film (the latter part) is an "Exorcist" wannabe, but everything that leads up to the big exorcism is really quite different and interesting. And, yes,
there's a big orgy scene during a Satanic ceremony at one point, and yes, it does involve Ippolita tasting the business end of a goat, but that part is more implied than anything.
I did find it rather amusing how the
characters of the film constantly sent mixed messages about what they believed in, in regards to supernatural vs. science, as well as claiming things like psychic phenomenon to be established scientific facts, but on the whole this movie is successful as
what it should be, a piece of entertainment. It is entertaining throughout, and the story is engaging.
Shortened Version
uncut
shortened
cut:
run:
105:18s
pal:
101:05s
UK: a shortened version was passed 18 uncut for strong horror, sex references and occult theme:
Any Which Way You Can is a 1980 USA action comedy by Buddy Van Horn. Starring Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke and Geoffrey Lewis.
All UK releases suffered BBFC cuts for animal cruelty. The film is uncut in
the US with an MPAA PG rating.
Summary Notes
Philo takes part in a bare knuckle fight - as he does - to make some more money than he can earn from his car repair business. He decides to retire from
fighting, but when the Mafia come along and arrange another fight, he is pushed into it. A motorcycle gang and an orangutan called Clyde all add to the 'fun'.
UK: Passed 15 for moderate violence after 28s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
2006 Warner video
The BBFC commented:
Cut required to remove sight of real animal cruelty (in this case a mongoose and a snake are made to fight) in accordance with the BBFC Guidelines and Policy.
UK: Passed 15 after 45s of BBFC category cuts for:
1986 Warner Home VHS
UK: Passed AA (14) after category cuts for:
1980 cinema release
The same BBFC cuts list applies to all UK releases but the cuts have been implemented in different ways
v Anybody's
- 1970 Sweden / Yugoslavia drama by Arne Mattsson.
Anybody's is a 1970 Sweden / Yugoslavia drama by Arne Mattsson. Starring Gio Petré, Marie Liljedahl and Francisco Rabal.
Cut by the BBFC for a 1970 X (18) rated cinema release. Uncut on US DVD
Summary Notes
An erotic drama about a youthful bride-to-be who takes a holiday to Yugoslavia with a cynical and evil lesbian film critic (and murderess) that leads to debauchery, degradation with a
dwarf, a dinner with naked entertainers and other highlights...
The Ape Woman is a 1964 Italy/France comedy drama by Marco Ferreri Starring Ugo Tognazzi, Annie Girardot and Achille Majeroni
Exists as a Director's Cut and a Producer's Cut.
Summary Notes
A modest Neapolitan man meets a young
woman with excessive hairiness. He exhibits her at fairs and marries her. It is after marriage that he receives a tempting offer from a French manager.
Versions
uncut
run:
98m
pal:
94m
UK: The Producer's Cut was passed 15 uncut with a BBFC trigger warning for abusive behaviour, racism, sexualised nudity:
2021 Argent Films/Cult Films [Director's Cut + Producer's Cut] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
The Producer's Cut is longer with an upbeat ending version which garnered a Palme D'or nomination at the 1964 Cannes Films Festival .
uncut
run:
92:35s
pal:
88:53s
UK: The Director's Cut was passed 15 uncut:
2021 Argent Films/Cult Films [Director's Cut + Producer's Cut] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
1983 Embassy Home Entertainment VHS
The original downbeat ending best fits the films and so is considered the preferred choice.
Appointment with Lust is a 1968 West Germany horror by Adrian Hoven (as Percy G. Parker) Starring Janine Reynaud,Howard Vernon,Elvira Berndorff
The German Integral Version is uncut but the original US dubbed
English language release had a shortened ending. This English dub was banned by the BBFC for 1970 cinema release.
Promotional Material
From writer/director Adrian Hoven, creator of the
infamous MARK OF THE DEVIL, comes a rarely-seen EuroSleaze masterpiece packed with krimi depravity, mondo-style shocks and graphic gothic insanity. When a group of bourgeois swingers stumble upon the creepy castle of the cursed Earl of Saxon, they'll
discover an unholy nightmare of sexual violence, bombastic philosophy, deranged performances, grisly medical experiments, inappropriate music cues and one very mad bear. A stellar cast of Jess Franco regulars including Janine Raynaud (SUCCUBUS), Howard
Vernon (SHE KILLED IN ECSTASY) and Michel Lemoine (KISS ME MONSTER) star in this sumptuous platter of late '60s filthwürst.
German Integral Version
German Integral Version
run:
83:33s
pal:
80:12s
US: The German Integral Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
2021 Severin R0 Blu-ray at US Amazon #ad titled Castle Of The Creeping Flesh
2021 Severin R0 DVD at US Amazon #ad titled Castle Of The Creeping Flesh
US Version
US Version
run:
80:15s
pal:
77:02s
US: The original US English Language Version had a shortened ending.
banned
UK: The
original US English Language Version was banned by the BBFC for:
UK 1970 cinema release titled Appointment with Lust
Walking the Edge 1985 US action drama by Norbert Meisel, previously cut by the BBFC, set for uncut UK Blu-ray release on 6th March 2023 updated with BBFC cuts list
Cuts and Bans
Reservoir Dogs 1992 USA crime thriller by Quentin Tarantino, once held back by the BBFC, just released on US 4K Blu-ray
UK: Released
uncut in February 1983 for:
Cuts and Bans 
BBFC Daily 
MPAA Weekly 
BBFC Daily 
Cuts and Bans 
BBFC Daily 
Cuts and Bans 
MPAA Weekly 
Cuts and Bans 
Cuts and Bans 