Aquaman is a 2018 Australia / USA action Sci-Fi fantasy by James Wan. Starring Jason
Momoa, Amber Heard and Nicole Kidman.
BBFC advised category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2018. Presumably the same cuts apply to the 12 rated video release in 2019. Uncut and MPAA
PG-13 rated in the US.
Summary Notes
Arthur Curry learns that he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, and must step forward to lead his people and be a hero to the
world.
Versions
uncut
run:
143m
pal:
137m
US: Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for some language:
2019 WarnerBrothers Special Edition RA 4k Blu-ray at US Amazon
2019 WarnerBrothers
Special Edition RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
2019 WarnerBrothers Special Edition R1 DVD
at US Amazon
BBFC advised category cuts
cut:
run:
143:08s
pal:
137:24s
UK: 2D, 3D and IMAX versions were passed 12A/12 for
moderate violence, scenes of sustained threat after BBFC advised pre-cuts:
2019 Warner video
2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
This work was originally seen for advice. The company was advised the film was likely to be classified 15 but that their preferred 12A classification could be achieved by removing bloody detail. When the film was submitted for formal
classification the bloody detail had been removed and the film was classified 12A.
Thanks to ThatFilmGuy:
The scene in question occurs at 1 hour and 28 minutes into the film; in the US version Aquaman is stabbed in the shoulder by Black Manta following which a small red patch appears, in the UK
version the small red patch was removed. After this Aquaman is slashed in the back following which a small blood spurt is seen again this blood spurt was removed digitally.
v Aquasex
- 1962 US fantasy adventure drama by John Lamb
Aquasex is a 1962 US fantasy adventure drama by John Lamb Starring George Robotham, Diane Webber and Gaby Martone
The Original Version had no nudity but the film was re-edited to add topless mermaids in
flippers in 1994. Presumably it was this Nude Version that was banned by the BBFC in 1967. A year later it was presumably the Original Version that was A rated without BBFC cuts. The Nude Version was 15 rated for 2012 DVD release. A Director's Cut was
released in 1987.
Summary Notes
A diver is aided in his search for sunken treasure by beautiful mermaids.
Nude Version/Director's Cut
Nude Version
run:
76:10s
pal:
73:07s
UK: The Nude Version was passed 15 uncut for
frequent nudity and strong violence:
Arabian Nights is a 1974 Italy/France adventure by Pier Paolo Pasolini. With Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti and Franco Merli.
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated 1975 cinema release but uncut on DVD. Uncut
and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Review: Entertaining
Part of a trilogy with Canterbury Tales and Decameron. The acting is underwhelming and the sex is pretty sterile. However
the visual style is very impressive and the film is entertaining enough.
Versions
uncut
run:
130:05s
pal:
124:53s
UK: Passed 18 uncut with previous BBFC
cuts waived for:
Arctic Heat is a 1986 USA/Finland action thriller by Renny Harlin. With Mike Norris, Steve Durham and David Coburn.
Worldwide DVDs are reported to be cut. The UK cinema release and VHS were
further cut by the BBFC.
Summary Notes
Three American students vacationing in Finland, cross the border into Russia for fun of it. When they are spotted by the Russian soldiers who are shooting to kill,
it's not fun anymore. Captured and thrown in jail, they find it's not fun either. It's a nightmare.
Versions
3s
best available
R rated
92:32s
UK: Presumably the cut US version was
passed 15 without further BBFC cuts for strong violence, strong language and a torture scene for:
Argo is a 2012 USA history thriller by Ben Affleck. With Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John
Goodman.
Exists as a Theatrical Version and an Extended Version
Summary Notes
In 1979, the American embassy in Iran was invaded by Iranian revolutionaries and several
Americans were taken hostage. However, six managed to escape to the official residence of the Canadian Ambassador and the CIA was ordered to get them out of the country. With few options, exfiltration expert Tony Mendez devised a daring plan: create a
phony Canadian film project looking to shoot in Iran and smuggle the Americans out as its production crew. With the help of some trusted Hollywood contacts, Mendez created the ruse and proceeded to Iran as its associate producer. However, time was
running out with the Iranian security forces closing in on the truth while both his charges and the White House had grave doubts about the operation themselves.
Versions
Extended Version
run:
134:54s
pal:
129:30s
UK: The Extended Version was passed 15 uncut
for strong language for:
2013 Warner [Theatrical + Extended] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon
US: The Extended Version is uncut and MPAA R rated for:
2013 Warner Home Video RA Blu-ray/R1 DVD Combo at US Amazon
Cut in 2006 with the
following BBFC comment: Company required to remove sight of acts of cruelty to animals, orchestrated for filming, under BBFC policy and Guidelines.
Arjun Patiala is a 2019 India action comedy romance by Rohit Jugraj.
Starring Amit Mehra, Kriti Sanon and Sunny Leone.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2019.
Summary Notes
Arjun
Patiala(Diljit Dosanjh)has recently been initiated into the police service. A man who has spend most of his early life disciplining himself in Judo and getting into the forces now decides its time to take it easy. He's introduced to his loyal "chita
munshi" who soon turns into a confidant- Onida Singh. ( Varun Sharma) We quickly realise Arjun Patiala's quirks - That he is fond of women, and even fonder of his drink. But his quirky, original and unusual ideas help him reduce the crime rate in
the city without even moving a finger. Along the way Arjun falls in love with a firebrand news reporter - Ritu Randhawa (Kriti Sanon) who might pull the curtain on his deeds. A laugh riot film, Arjun Patiala will leave you in splits.These unforgettable
characters are definitely here to stay.
Versions
category cuts
cut:
32s
run:
106:09s
pal:
101:54s
sub:
106:41s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, scene of sexual harassment, implied strong language after 32s of
2019 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Cuts for the 12A category made as directed. Sequences of strong violence have been removed.
A.R.M is a 2024 India action comedy by Jithin Lal Starring Sathyaraj, Tovino Thomas and
Basil Joseph
BBFC
category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2024.
Summary Notes
Set in the Northern Kerala in 1900, 1950 and 1990, Three generations of heroes Maniyan, Kunjikelu and
Ajayan, try to protect the most important treasure of the Land.
Versions
cut:
run:
142m
pal:
136:00s
UK: BBFC 12A rated for moderate violence, injury detail, language, brief sexual threat for moderate
violence, injury detail, language, brief sexual threat after BBFC cuts:
2024 TGS ENTERTAINMENT cinema release (3D rated 10/09/2024) titled A.R.M - 3D
The BBFC commented:
The distributor chose to remove a scene of violence in order to achieve their desired 12A rating.An uncut 15 classification was available.
uncut
run:
143:01s
pal:
137:18s
UK: Uncut and BBFC 12A rated for moderate violence, injury detail, language, brief sexual threat:
2024 TGS ENTERTAINMENT cinema release (rated 09/09/2024)
The Director's Cut includes a little strong language probably left out to secure a US PG-13 rating. Otherwise there is about 2.5 minutes of additional
plot
PG-13
144:35s
The US Theatrical Version was passed 12 without BBFC cuts for the 1998 cinema release and 1998 Buena Vista
video/DVD/Blu-ray
Armour of God II: Operation Condor is a 1991 Hong Kong action film by Jackie Chan. With Jackie Chan, Carol 'Do Do' Cheng and Eva Cobo.
The Hong Kong Version is uncut in the UK but there also exists a cut
International Version and an Extended Version.
Summary Notes
Agent Jackie is hired to find WWII Nazi gold hidden in the Sahara desert. He teams up with three bundling women (the 3 stooges?) who are all
connected in some way. However a team of mercenries have ideas on the ownership of the gold. A battle / chase ensues as to who gets there first. Lots of choregraphed Kung-Fu and quirky Chan humour.
Versions
Extended Version uncut
run:
114m
pal:
109m
UK: BBFC details have not yet been published for the Extended Version:
2020 88 Films [Extended Version + Hong Kong Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
Unfortunately, the International Version is heavily cut. Almost 100 cuts and more than 18 minutes missing are a clear
signal to every fan not to buy this version. These cuts quite often only remove some more or less filler bits that usually are not long, but some of the memorable comedy scenes were lost to the US audience as well. A few of the fight scenes and more
brutal moments were also cut, a version for the garbage bin.
Army of Darkness: The Ultimate Experience in Medieval Horror
The Evil Dead 3: Army of Darkness
Army of Darkness is a 1992 USA comedy horror fantasy by Sam Raimi. Starring Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz and Marcus Gilbert.
Cut in the US for an R rating but not in Europe. The European Version also features a downbeat ending compared with the upbeat US ending. Later issued with extra material for a Director's Cut. There also exists a TV version.
Summary Review: You Won't Regret It
Army of Darkness starts where Evil Dead 2 left off. Ashley has now gone back in time to the mid-evil times where he has to find a way back to
his time. But the people he has met through this time think that he is the one who will save them all from the evil dead. They promise to help him find a way back if he saves them. Along that journey, he meets a beautiful peasant girl, Sheila, and they
have a romantic affair. Along his journey to save the people, he must retrieve the "Book of the Dead", but when he slurs the words and does a half assed job of it, the book rises an evil twin of Ash's and leads his Army of Darkness to destroy
the village Ash has promised to save.
This movie has great laughs and is a great end to this terrific trilogy. You won't regret seeing it, trust me.
Director's Cut
Extended Director's Cut
run:
96:15s
pal:
92:24s
UK: The Extended Director's Cut was passed 15 uncut for:
The US Director's cut is
missing 18s compared with the European Director's Cut. This includes a 6s cut to Sheila's dress being torn off and looks to be a hangover from the MPAA censorship of the Theatrical Version
European Theatrical Version
uncut European Theatrical Version
run:
88:27s
pal:
84:55s
UK: The European/International
Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts:
1997 Guild VHS
1993 Guild VHS
1992 cinema release
US: The European Version is MPAA Unrated for:
2018 Shout! Factory Limited Edition Steelbook [US/European/Directors/TV versions] RA Blu-ray at
US Amazon
2015 Shout! Factory [US/European/Directors/TV versions] RA Blu-ray at US
Amazon
The European Version features the downbeat apocalyptic ending
US Theatrical Version
US Theatrical Version cut
cut:
15:19s
run:
80:40s
pal:
77:26s
US: The US Theatrical Version is MPAA R rated for:
2018 Shout! Factory Limited Edition Steelbook [US/European/Directors/TV versions] RA Blu-ray at
US Amazon
2017 Universal Screwehead Edition R1 DVD at US Amazon
2015
Shout! Factory [US/European/Directors/TV versions] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
Army of Valhalla is a 2003 Poland action fantasy by Jerzy Hoffman. With Michal Zebrowski, Marina Aleksandrova and Malgorzata Foremniak.
Passed 15 after 19s of BBFC cuts for:
2011 Metrodome R2 DVD
The BBFC commented:
Cuts required to remove dangerous horse falls, specifically horses being tripped and caused to fall in a manner which could result in serious physical harm.
Cuts
waived when resubmitted in 2003 but certificate uprated to PG
3s
24:00s
(Video Collection International)
Cut when submitted in 1990
Unconfirmed but there's a scene where Willy Fog's enemy, Transfer, has just been thrown into the jungle by an elephant. Transfer gets up, wincing in agony, and barks angrily: 'The devil take that bastard elephant!' which seems to be a bout 3s
Passed 12A after BBFC suggested cuts for category for:
2011 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
This film was originally seen for advice in an unfinished version. The BBFC advised the company the film was likely to receive a 15 classification but that the requested 12A could be achieved by reducing the number
of uses of strong language. When the finished version of the film was submitted for classification, the number of uses of strong language had been reduced from five to one. Accordingly, the film was classified 12A .
The Art of Love is a 1983 France/Italy erotic drama by Walerian Borowczyk. With Marina Pierro, Michele Placido and Massimo Girotti.
Cut by the BBFC. Uncut in the US.
Summary Review:
Borowczyk's Ancient Rome
Walerian Borowczyk's entry in the cycle of erotica set in the decadence of ancient Rome. As usual an episodic approach based on schools students and their tales of love, usually involving local soldiers.
Versions
uncut
Unrated
92:31s
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
2012 Severin Walerian Borowczyk Collection R1 DVD at US Amazon
Art of Submission is a 2009 USA UFC action drama by Adam Boster and Kenneth Chamitoff. With Maria Conchita Alonso, Ving Rhames and George Takei.
Exists in 2 versions, the original Red Canvas amd the Director's Cut The
Art of Submission
Summary Notes
This full-contact action drama, loaded with authentic mixed martial arts, is a transcending inspirational story of redemption.
Respect is earned
by those who are willing to die for a worthy cause. While all men crave respect, few ever find their battlefield. For Johnny Sanchez, war happens in the ring, on the RED CANVAS. What are you willing to die for?
Versions
Director's Cut
PG-13
114:46s
UK: The Director's Cut was passed 15 uncut for strong violence for:
2013 4Digital Media Video titled Art of Submission
US: The Director's Cut was passed PG-13 for violence, pervasive martial arts action, substance abuse, some sensuality and thematic elements
Original Version
PG-13
US: Was originally rated PG-13 by the MPAA in 2009 for some violence and pervasive martial arts action under the title Red Canvas
v The Art of War -
2000 USA / Canada action crime adventure by Christian Duguay.
The Art of War is a 2000 USA / Canada action crime adventure by Christian Duguay.
Starring Wesley Snipes, Anne Archer and Maury Chaykin.
Cut in the US for an MPAA R rating. The Uncut version has also been released in the UK.
Summary Notes
Shaw is an operative for the United Nations' covert dirty-tricks squad, using
espionage and quasi-ethical tactics to secure peace and cooperation. When a shipping container full of dead Vietnamese refugees turns up on the docks and China's ambassador is gunned down at a dinner celebrating a new trade agreement with China and the
US, Shaw is framed for the murder and must evade the FBI and Triad gangsters to find out what is really going on.
The R-rated version has been cut on the so-called "Mirror Scene" where Neil Shaw (Wesley Snipes), in flashbacks, sees his partner being smashed against the mirrors in her apartment.
In the US version you only see her being knocked
against the mirrors three times. In the uncut version right after she hits the third mirror you still see the following: She pulls her head back an there is a lot of blood on the mirror. She then kicks her attacker against the knee, who then smashes her
against a piece of wall between two mirrors. He then grabs her again, pulls her back and throws her against the mirrors again and you can see her actually flying against the mirror, breaking it completely.
At this point the R-rated version
continues with her falling to the grounds and several pieces of glass dropping on her.
Arth: The Destination is a 2017 romance by Shaan Shahid. Starring Shaan Shahid, Mohib Mirza and Uzma Hassan.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 2017 12A rated cinema release.
Versions
category cuts 7:26s
126:43s
UK: Passed 12A for infrequent strong language, moderate violence, suicide references after 7:26s of BBFC category cuts for:
2017 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to reduce strong language and scenes of domestic violence and drug misuse in order to achieve a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
The 2006 Cantonese Version Tartan DVD was passed 18 uncut
The uncut region 2 DVD is available at
UK Amazon The uncut US Blu-ray is available via
UK Amazon
The uncut region 1 DVD is available at
US Amazon The uncut US Blu-ray is available at
US Amazon
Review from
UK Amazon : Unconventional gangster movie
As tears go by
is an interesting and cinematographically beautiful film set in Mongkok, a district in Hong Kong. This movie is directed by Won Kar Wai, an artist that can take a premise and develop it so well that the story he tells turns into reality. In this
case, that premise is how to tell the story of a person without a future, of someone that believes that People like us don't have tomorrows .
The main character of As tears go by is Wah (Andy Lau), a
well-known Hong Kong mobster that leads a very dangerous life. He is respected and feared, and has only two objectives in life: to stay alive and to take care of his family. That last objective is a little difficult in what concerns to his younger
brother Fly (Jackie Cheung), a young man that wants to belong to a triad, but doesn't have what it takes to be respected in a violent environment.
From my point of view, this unconventional gangster movie is worth your
time.
uncut
95:01s
The BBFC waived their cuts for the 2005 Mandarin Version Tartan DVD
17s
93:48s
The BBFC cut the 1995 MIHK video by 17s: Two cuts were made to reduce the
level of extreme violence in the video
In the scene where Jacky Cheung is attacked by some men. One of them grabs a small metal gas bottle and throws it at Cheung's chest. You see a shot of the guy throwing it, but then you only see the bottle already by the side of Cheung's body, who's
screaming in pain, after the impact.
The scene where Tony beats Wah with a baseball bat is missing the blows to the shoulder, body and then repeated blows
13th October 2009. Thanks to PhilipK
As far as I remember, my UK "Made in Hongkong"-VHS Video suffered one more cut, when Andy Lau presses Maggie Cheung against the Wall while they were standing on the stairs. There was a
small "jump" in this scene, missing when he touches/hits (?) her face. The Hongkong DVD did not have that "jump". It's only a second or so, so you may miss this moment easily...
...As the Naked Wind from the Sea is a 1968 Sweden/West Germany sex comedy romance by Gunnar Höglund. With Hans Gustafsson, Lillemor Ohlsson and Barbro Hiort af Ornäs.
Banned by the BBFC for 1969 cinema release. Released after cuts on VHS
Summary Review: Forgotten Gem
One Swedish Summer (which was the US title) is a forgotten gem from the
days when skilled directors were at the helm of exploitation films, and while a fascinating viewing experience, it also serves to demonstrate just how thoughtless and pedestrian these kinds of films have become lately.
A handsome
young male classical violinist experiences his sexual awakening one summer in the middle of teh Swedish nowhere.
One Swedish Summer boasts beautiful location photography as well as exquisitely beautiful music on the
soundtrack, a combination of classical baroque and late 60's Europop. This is contrasted with close-up shots of female pubic regions, full-frontal male nudity, and several brushes with themes of voyeurism and sadomasochism.
Versions
uncut
run:
107m
pal:
103m
Sweden
Sweden: There is a Swedish language version:
Super 8 DVD
cut
cut:
~2:53s
run:
94:59s
pal:
91:11s
sub:
97:59s
UK: Passed 18 after BBFC cuts for
UK 1987 Sheptonhurst VHS titled Sex on the Beach
UK: Passed X after BBFC cuts for
UK 1979 Intervision Pre-cert VHS titled As the Naked Wind from the Sea
UK 1971 cinema release (subtitled) titled As the Naked Wind from the Sea
UK 1970 cinema release titled As the Naked Wind from the Sea
banned
Banned by the BBFC for:
UK 1969 cinema release titled As the Naked Wind from the Sea
v Ascendant
- 2021 Australia Sci-Fi mystery fantasy by Antaine Furlong (as Anthony Furlong)
Ascendant is a 2021 Australia Sci-Fi mystery fantasy by Antaine Furlong (as Anthony Furlong)
Starring Charlotte Best, Jonny Pasvolsky and Susan Prior
Not cut by film censors but the original age rating from the Australian Censorship Board of MA15+ for strong themes and violence was reduced on appeal to M for
mature fantasy themes, violence and blood detail. Note that MA 15+ would be likened to a 15A in UK terms whereas M would be likened to a PG-15 in US terms.
Summary Notes
A young
environmentalist wakes, trapped, kidnapped in the elevator of a super high-rise building at the mercy of her tormentors
v Ashanti
- 1979 France action mystery adventure by Richard Fleischer.
Ashanti is a 1979 France action mystery adventure by Richard Fleischer. Starring Michael Caine, Peter Ustinov and Kabir Bedi.
Uncut by the BBFC but one release on the Mosaic label was a cut TV version.
Summary Notes
Dr. Anansa Linderby is kidnapped in a medical mission in Africa by a slave trader. From this moment, her husband will do anything to recover her and to punish the bad guys, but that will
be not an easy task...
Versions
uncut
MPAA
112:37s
UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate violence and sex references for:
The BBFC passed the Redux Version 15 uncut for the 2008 cinema release and 2008 Artificial Eye DVD/Blu-ray.
Several previous versions exist, none of which were released
in the UK. However the director re-processed the film for the Redux Version and feels that this supercedes previous versions
The Asphyx is a 1973 UK sci-fi horror by Peter Newbrook. With Robert Powell, Robert Stephens and Jane Lapotaire.
Exists in an uncut version and a shortened version.
Promotional Material
Brilliant Victorian aristocrat and scientist Sir Hugo Cunningham has a morbid fascination with photographing
the dead. But when his son s death in a horrific boating accident is caught on film he discovers that a mysterious creature, the Asphyx, appears at the point of death to consume the soul. Sir Hugo theorises that if he can capture the creature when it
appears and lock it away he can achieve immortality. Together with his soon to be son in-law Giles, Sir Hugo embarks on a dangerous and all-consuming quest to give his family eternal life - but as his obsession takes over and his experiments start to go
wrong...
Versions
Long Version
run:
98:44s
pal:
94:47s
UK: The long version is 15 rated (but no record in the BBFC database) for:
Assassination Nation is a 2018 USA thriller by Sam Levinson. Starring Odessa Young, Hari Nef and Suki Waterhouse.
There are reports that a scene was cut to avoid an MPAA NC-17 rating
Summary Notes
After a malicious data hack exposes the secrets of the perpetually American town
of Salem, chaos decends and four girls must fight to survive, while coping with the hack themselves.
Versions
cut
cut:
3:01s
run:
1:48s
pal:
1:44s
US: Cut fand MPAA R rated for:
2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment R1 DVD at US Amazon
It is reported that a scene featuring a student being reprimanded by
the principal for drawing an naked female in class. The conversation included explcit references to labias and body image
Asuran is a 2019 India action drama by Vetrimaaran. Starring Dhanush, Manju Warrier and
Abhirami.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2019.
140:38s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, language after 2:42s of BBFC category cuts:
2019 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to make cuts to remove scenes of strong violence and injury detail, in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
Summary Notes
Asuran movie is a action film which was directed by vetrimaren.story of asuran is taken from the famous novel #vekkai which was written by poomani a famous Tamil novelist.
Dhanush is doing two roles in this film. Famous Malayalam actress Manju Warrier plays a woman lead role. Many people expecting this movie will be the benchmark for Tamil cinema in both critics and commercial. Trailer of this movie expected on Dhanush's
birthday and movie will be releasing on October 2019.
Asylum Erotica - 1971 Italy horror mystery thriller by Fernando Di Leo. See
Cold Blooded Beast
The Atlantis Interceptors is a 1983 Italy / Philippines action Sci-Fi film by Ruggero Deodato (as Roger Franklin in US Credits). Starring Christopher Connelly, Gioia Scola and Tony King.
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS in 1986. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Notes
A team of scientists working to raise a sunken Russian nuclear submarine on an ocean platform
off the coast of Miami, Florida, unearth an ancient Atlantean relic from the sea floor and bring in an expert to make some sense of it. But while attempting to raise the sub, radioactive leakage from its missles triggers the re-emergence of Atlantis, and
the resulting tidal wave destroys the platform and leaves only a small group of survivors. Rescued by two Vietnamvets-turned-heavies who are out relaxing after their latest job, their boat eventually runs aground on a Carribean island nearby where, upon
going ashore, it is discovered that everything has been destroyed and everybody killed. The culprits, a vicious group of well-armed raiders, and their leader, Crystal Skull, are descendants of Atlantis' original race who set about reclaiming the world
and adding the survivors to the list of victims as they struggle to stay alive and defeat the raiders and send Atlantis back to the ocean floor.
Ator the Invincible is a 1982 Italy action fantasy adventure by Joe D'Amato (as David Hills). Starring Miles O'Keeffe, Lisa Foster and David Brandon.
BBFC category cuts were required for a PG rated VHS release in 1986.
Summary Notes
In this sequel, the Fighting Eagle returns. This time he must save a former mentor from the evil Zor. Ator battles cavemen, invisible swordsmen, and barbarians with his
new sidekick Thong to finally have the ultimate showdown with Zor.
Attraction 2: Invasion is a 2020 Russia action Sci-Fi film by fedor bondarchuk Starring Irina Starshenbaum, Rinal Mukhametov and Alexander Petrov
The subtitled 2020 cinema release was 12A rated by the BBFC but the dubbed 2021 home video release was 15 rated. It seems that that the word 'motherfucker' didn't make it to the subtitles.
Summary
Notes
With the fall of the alien ship Julia's life changed, now three years later mankind is about to experience new encounter.
Versions
uncut
run:
133m
pal:
128m
UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong language:
2021 4Digital [English language] video
The BBFC explained the 12A rating:
There is strong language, 'fuck', 'motherfucker'
pre-cut
run:
133:39s
pal:
128:18s
UK: A presumably cut version was passed 12A for moderate bloody violence, threat, infrequent strong language:
2020 [Russian language] cinema release
The BBFC explained the 12A rating:
There is infrequent use of strong language, 'fuck'.
So compared with the video version it seems that the word 'motherfucker' has been removed from the
cinema version.
Au Pair Girls is a 1972 UK sex comedy by Val Guest. With Astrid Frank, Johnny Briggs and Gabrielle Drake.
Cut by the BBFC for 1972 cinema release and 1995 VHS. Uncut on US DVD but cut on US Blu-ray
Summary review: Gabrielle Drake
Four sexy young foreign girls come to England as au pairs
and quickly become quite intimate with their employers, host families, and just about everyone else they encounter.
The most notable contributions are from the British Gabrielle Drake playing a Scandinavian, and Me Me Lay taking a
break from Italian cannibal films.
Nudity deleted featuring Anita's revealing reflection in a new mirror, presumably for crotch detail
Cuts to the sight of a joint being smoked whilst Ricky and Christa dance
Sex scene featuring Christa and Ricky was cut to remove
simulated oral sex
After the cut oral sex scene Buster enters the room and rather forcibly gets have sex with Christa. The BBFC made cuts to take away the suggestion of a lack of consent.
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery is a 1997 USA / Germany crime comedy by Jay Roach. Starring Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley and Michael York.
A
princess Di joke was cut by the distributors for 15 rated 1997 cinema release. Later uncut on 15 rated UK home video. The rating was reduced to 12 in 2021. Cut for an MPAA PG-13 rating in the US.
Summary Notes
A 1960s hipster secret agent is brought out of cryofreeze to oppose his greatest enemy in the 1990s, where his social attitudes are glaringly out of place.
Versions
uncut
run:
94:36s
pal:
90:49s
UK: Passed 12 uncut with a BBFC trigger warning for
moderate sex references, nudity, comic violence, discrimination:
2015 Three Wolves R2 DVD
at UK Amazon released on 29th June 2015
2007 Optimum 10th Anniversary Edition R2 DVD
at UK Amazon
1999 Fox Guild R2 DVD
1998 20th Century Fox VHS
pre-cut
cut:
run:
94:04s
pal:
90:18s
UK: A pre-cut version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
1997 cinema release
The pre-cuts were:
The distributors cut a joke about Princess Di as the 1997 cinema release was on the week of her death.
When Dr Evil comes up with his ransom plans his first
one is to ask for a sum of $1 million dollars otherwise he will tell the world that Prince Charles is having an affair and expose it to the world. Robert Wagner's character then informs him that this has already happened, at which point he says that he
should be kept informed of these things as he has been frozen for a period of time.
See article
from dailymail.co.uk . The Daily Mail has been perusing new only opened files at the BBFC and come u with a colourful examiner's report about Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. The examiner wrote:
O
dear, this really has to qualify as the worst new film for theatrical release.
I am not acquainted with Mr Mike Myers -- the star and writer of this product -- and cannot fathom how he can have been given this showcase for his
talent.
It really is embarrassingly unfunny. The film is a spoof on a Bond movie but is so crass and asinine that one cannot even begin to warm to it. It really is embarrassingly unfunny. The film is a spoof on a Bond movie but is
so crass and asinine that one cannot even begin to warm to it.
The report went on to say that the movie had an aggressive edge and commented on its tacky and lavatorial humour. The examiner then launched a waspish tirade against some
of the stars involved before concluding that the film was fit only for undiscerning teenagers.
The writer said the use of the word 'fuck' and repetition of terms such as 'shit' and 'shag' set the tone of the whole piece, crude, distasteful and
unredeemed by intelligence, irony or wit.
But Myers had the last laugh, the film on a budget of just £12million took £50million at the international box office and combined with its two sequels, it brought in a total of £500million+.
A spokesman
for the BBFC accepted the comments were more colourful then normal.
1999 US comedy by Jay Roach. With Mike Myers, Heather Graham and Michael York.
Passed 12 without BBFC cuts for:
2000 EIV R2 DVD
2000 EIV VHS
1999 cinema release
There are mixed opinions as to whether the US PG-13 cuts apply to the UK release or not.
PG-13
PG-13
~95:00s =~91:00s
Cut for a US MPAA PG-13 rating. According to Total Film, The cuts are
applied to the closing sequence where Robert Wagner and Rob Lowe playing older & younger versions of the same Dr Evil are seen in bed. Wagner jokes: The best thing is, technically it's not cheating. I'm with myself.
Promotional material: Depraved underbelly of a land down-under
Producer/director John Lamond made his indelible debut with this mondo-style look at the depraved underbelly of a land down-under. It's an ultra-sleazy,
full-frontal journey through the weird and the pathetic, the ugly, the obscene and the beautiful, featuring strippers, swingers, murderers, devil worshippers, nutty gurus, drunken aborigines, and much more.
From the back alleys of
the big cities to the savage cruelty of the outback, discover a continent of pleasure, pain, erotic art, wriggling cuisine, tiny bikinis, alien landings, record-breaking beer consumption and insane amounts of 70s nudity, now fully restored from a print
recently discovered in the cellar of the Lower Wonga Drive-In and presented uncut & uncensored for the first time ever in America.
Bonus Features:
Audio Commentary With Director John D. Lamond and "Not Quite Hollywood" Director Mark Hartley,
John D. Lamond Trailer Reel.
~12:00s
70:13s
The Softcore Version was passed X (18) after about 12:00s of BBFC cuts for:
1977 cinema release
v Autopsy
- 2008 USA horror mystery thriller by Adam Gierasch.
Autopsy is a 2008 USA horror mystery thriller by Adam Gierasch. Starring Jessica Lowndes and Ross Kohn and Ross McCall.
The film was cut in the US for an MPAA R rating. There were no further cuts
for an 18 rated UK home video release in 2009. The director has suggested that an uncut version may be released sometime.
Summary Notes
In Louisiana, while driving on the State Route
53, Emily has a car accident. Her boyfriend Bobby and their friends Clare, Dmitriy and Jude find that she had hit a stranger. When they see an ambulance on the road, they ask for help and the attendants bring them to the Mercy Hospital. The nurse Marian
asks Bobby to go to the exam room. When Emily tries to get information about her boyfriend, she meets Dr. David Benway that tells her the Bobby is all right. But sooner Emily unravels a dark city about Dr. Benway and his team.
Versions
best available
run:
83:53s
pal:
80:32s
cut
UK: Passed 18 for very strong language, horror, gory images and drug use:
From Shock Till You Drop.Co-writer/director Adam Gierasch said:
It took five submissions to get an R rating for the movie, he says like a proud father
enthusing over his rebellious offspring. The scene that riled up up the MPAA board involved one of the leads in an unsettling predicament involving a drill and an oxygen tank. We wound up having to cut almost forty seconds out of that scene. First we
just did some trimming and they were like, 'No.' Then we cut a little bit more, and they said, 'No.'
Gierasch assures us an unrated director's cut of Autopsy will ultimately be released.
v Avatar
- 2009 action adventure by James Cameron.
The
Extended Edition is based upon the Special Edition and is nearly completely identical to it - except for the opening of the film. Initially, Avatar was to start on Earth. In the end, Cameron removed these scenes, because they would needlessly
delay the plot. They are restored here more as a DVD Extra than anything adding to the film.
James Cameron has re-inserted the Na'vi lovemaking scene. Cameron explained that he removed the scene for the initial theatrical run after getting a negative reaction from test audiences: I always felt that it was a good moment, so I wanted to put
it back in,
Cameron described the lovemaking scene between Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana noting that it lasts all of about 20 seconds . It's been restored, every last frame of it. Seriously. I would say, just so that we correctly
manage people's expectations, it does not change our rating at all. I would call it more of an alien foreplay scene. It's not like they're ripping their clothes off and going at it.
Theatrical Version
155:00s
UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 12 uncut for:
2010 20th Century Fox [3D +2D] R0 Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK
Amazon
The Avengers is a 2012 USA action sci-fi by Joss Whedon. With Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson.
The film was cut in the US to avoid an MPAA R rating. The cuts were to the
stabbing death of Agent Coulson, presumably the death was extensively cut than just the sight of the protruding blade.
There are 2 versions available worldwide, one omits the sight of the spear protruding from a man's chest as he is stabbed through
his back. The UK cinema release was uncut but the DVD was the cut version. It turns out the cut version took a couple of attempts to get the stabbing approved by the MPAA.
Versions
cut
cut:
run:
142:37s
pal:
136:55s
UK: The Protruding Spear Version was
passed 12A without BBFC cuts for moderate fantasy violence for:
2012 cinema release
The BBFC confirmed that it had passed the Original Version of the stabbing at 12A/12. The BBFC wrote:
A slightly stronger moment occurs when a man is stabbed through the back by the chief villain's spear. The detail
of the impact is not shown, only the tip of the spear protruding from the man's chest with a small amount of blood on it. The image is not dwelt upon and serves an important narrative purpose. The BBFC's Guidelines at 12A'/'12 state Moderate
violence is allowed but should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context .
US: The Protruding Spear Version is MPAA
PG-13 rated for:
When we submitted The Avengers, the first couple cuts of it came back from the MPAA rated R. That happened twice. So we went back and had to make adjustments. Well, whenever you impale somebody from their
back and the blade comes out their chest, there are issues.
The Protruding Spear Versio has appeared in Italy, Belgium and Australia
cut
cut
cut:
run:
142:44s
pal:
137:01s
UK: The No Protruding Spear Version was
passed 12 for moderate fantasy violence without BBFC cuts for:
2012 Walt Disney [6 movie collection] R0 Blu-ray
2012 Walt Disney [3D + 2D] R0 Blu-ray
2012 Walt Disney R0 Blu-ray
2012 Walt Disney R2 DVD
There are 2 versions available worldwide, one omits the sight of the spear protruding from a man's chest as he is stabbed through his back. The cut version has the same running time but sees the man fall without the sight of the bloody protrusion. The
cut version also applies to Swiss, Austrian, Czech and Russia. Thanks to Auiki for the screen caps.
AVP: Alien vs. Predator is a 2004 USA / UK / Czech Republic / Canada / Germany action Sci-Fi adventure by Paul WS Anderson. Starring Sanaa Lathan, Lance Henriksen and Raoul Bova.
Cut for an MPAA PG-13 rated Theatrical Version. The cuts were restored for the Extended Version.
Summary Notes
During an archaeological expedition on Bouvetøya Island in
Antarctica, a team of archaeologists and other scientists find themselves caught up in a battle between the two legends. Soon, the team realize that only one species can win.
The Awakening is a 1980 UK horror by Mike Newell. Starring Charlton Heston,
Susannah York and Jill Townsend.
Exists in a UK and US version.
Summary Notes
An American archaeologist is in Egypt with his pregnant wife, searching for the tomb of a long-lost Egyptian queen. At the same moment he
discovers the tomb and opens it's accursed seal, his wife gives birth to his daughter. Years later it transpires that the malevolent spirit of the Egyptian queen left the tomb just as he was entering, and possessed his baby girl. As the truth becomes
clear, the archaeologist realizes that he must destroy his daughter in a ceremonial ritual, before she uses her awesome powers to threaten the safety of mankind.
Versions
US Version
run:
105m
pal:
101m
US: The US Version is uncut and MPAA R rated for:
2021 SHOUT! FACTORY (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon #ad released on 15th June 2021
For the U.S. dvd, the film ends with Margaret- now possessed- staring with crazed eyes and Egyptian makeup. For the U.K. dvd, the film ends with Margaret stepping outside the museum at night, and her
shadow is superimposed over the skyline of London to suggest her evil or plans.
uncut
run:
105:03s
pal:
100:51s
UK: Passed 15 uncut for:
2007 Optimum R2 DVD
UK: Passed X (18) uncut for:
1980 cinema release
run:
99:58s
pal:
95:58s
UK: A short version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
1987 Warner VHS
Maybe just a double speed up for PAL/NTSC conversions
The Awakening of Emily is a 1976 USA adult film by
Starring Holly McCall, Stephanie Bonds and Herschel Savage.
Banned by the BBFC for a 1983 cinema release.
Summary Notes
One of Holly McCall's greatest
performances came in 1976's The Awakening Of Emily, in which she starred as a virginal young teacher who was introduced to the wanton wonders of sex
This is a very serious and devastating drama, based on true events that took place early in 17th Century in Italy and emphasizing
on the hypocrisy and abuse of power of the Catholic Church.
The story is incredibly convoluted and often difficult to follow, but at the same time truly fascinating and the recreation of time & era are brilliant.
For as far as I remember the stuff my high-school history teacher attempted to tell me, the political background of this film is accurate to the tiniest detail. It's also a very well made film, especially considering the
low production values! The cinematography and decors are extremely stylish and the film also benefits from a splendid Ennio Morricone score.
The acting is great with Antonio Sabato ( Seven Blood-Stained Orchids )
and Anne Heywood ( What Waits Below ) bringing an amazing and plausible chemistry on screen. A beautiful movie, but certainly not for all tastes.
v AWOL
- 1990 USA action sport drama by Sheldon Lettich.
AWOL is a 1990 USA action sport drama by Sheldon Lettich. With Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Page and Deborah Rennard.
The International Version is uncut but the US R rated version is shortened
Summary Notes
Lyon Gaultier is a deserter in the Foreign Legion arriving in the USA entirely hard up. He finds his brother between life and death and his sister-in-law without the money needed to heal
her husband and to maintain her child. To earn the money needed, Gaultier decides to take part in some very dangerous clandestine fights.
Versions
uncut
Germany : German versions are based on the International Cut but have a few extra seconds of the burnt face of Francois in hospital.
uncut International Version
103:30s
UK: The International Version was passed 18 uncut for:
Axe is a 1977 US horror by Frederick R Friedel. With Leslie Lee, Jack Canon and Ray Green.
Cut by the BBFC for 1982 cinema release and 1999 VHS. Banned as a video
nasty in 1984. The BBFC waived their cuts for 2005 DVD. Uncut in the US
Summary Review: Classic of its kind
A gang of three murderers escape the police, terrorize a
salesgirl in a roadside grocery store, then proceed to hide-out in a seemingly deserted farmhouse. They soon discover that a young girl, Lisa, and her paralyzed grandfather live there. The gang attempt some sleazy deeds, but Lisa shows how she can work
an axe in self defence.
Even though this movie is EXTREMELY low-budget and is only around 60 minutes long, it is still another example of how a low-budget can help a movie. The acting isn't always the best, but Leslie Lee is considerably creepy
as Lisa the axe murderess.
The movie doesn't really go anywhere, but it is a classic of its kind.
Versions
uncut
68:05s =65:22s
UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence with BBFC cuts
waived for:
Thanks to Richard. US distributor Severin has announced a US Blu-ray release in 2014. It is unknown whether the UK will follow suit
19s
66:49s =64:09s
UK: Passed 18 after 19s of BBFC
cuts for:
1999 Exploited VHS titled California Axe Massacre
The 1999 Exploited release under the title of California Axe Massacre was passed back and forth between Duval and Mike Bor who apparently did not have a problem passing the film uncut.
However the DPP said the film would still be prosecutable as
obscene as it was all those years ago. So one cut is necessary to make it legal.
uncut
64:49s
UK: Released uncut for:
19 82 Video Releasing Organisation VHS titled Axe
It was listed as a video nasty in September 1984 and stayed on the list throughout the panic and so became one of the collectable DPP39s
cut
65:03s
=62:27s
UK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
1982 cinema release titled California Axe Massacre
v A-X-L
- 2018 USA family action adventure by Oliver Daly.
A-X-L is a 2018 USA family action adventure by Oliver Daly. Starring Alex Neustaedter,
Becky G and Alex MacNicoll. Originally rated PG-13 by the MPAA for suggestive material, language and some violence. The producers decided to cut the film before release for a PG rating for sci-fi
action/peril, suggestive material, thematic elements and some language.
The film was cut for a 2nd time prior to release with no change to the PG rating or the reason.
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
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Reservoir Dogs 1992 USA crime thriller by Quentin Tarantino, once held back by the BBFC, just released on US 4K Blu-ray
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