v Knight Moves
- 1992 US/Germany/Canada crime mystery thriller by Carl Schenkel
Knight Moves is a 1992 US/Germany/Canada crime mystery thriller by Carl Schenkel Starring Christopher Lambert, Tom Skerritt and Codie Lucas Wilbee
The International version is uncut but the US release was shortened for pace. Summary Notes A chess grandmaster is in a big tournament, and when his lover is
found painted up and the blood drained out of her body he becomes a chief suspect. After he gets a call from the killer urging him to try and figure out the game, he cooperates with police and a psychologist to try and catch the killer, but doubts linger
about the grandmaster's innocence as the string of grisly murders continues.
Versions
International Version
run: | 116:04s | pal: | 111:25s |
| | UK: The International Versionassed 18 uncut:
- 2003 Columbia/Tri-Star R2 DVD at UK Amazon
- 1998 Video Collection International VHS
- 1993 Columbia/Tri-Star Home VHS
- 1992 cinema release
| shortened US Version
cut: | 7:45s | run: | 104:07s | pal: | 99:57s |
| | US: The US Version is shortened of plot From IMDb. The European cut of the film goes into greater detail about the
relationship between Peter and his dead wife. Several of the dialogue scenes also run longer. The US cut was shortened to speed up the pace and make the film more action-packed. See
version details from movie-censorship.com The deleted scenes are not essential to the plot but do offer insight into the characters,
and the film is worse for the excisions.
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v A Knight's Tale
A Knight's Tale
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uncut |
Unrated | 137:44s | 2001 US action film by Brian Helgeland The US Unrated Extended Version was passed PG uncut for the 2005
Columbia/TriStar DVD See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com
: The new scenes in the Extended Version add a bit of logic to the quite unlikely story. Some of these new scenes could already be seen in the extras on the Theatrical Version DVD. The uncut region 2 DVD is available at
UK Amazon The uncut region 1 DVD is available at
US Amazon |
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PG-13
| 126:40s | The Theatrical Version was passed PG without BBFC cuts for the 2001 Columbia/TriStar DVD From
version details on IMDb : There is a slight difference between the UK cinema version
and the UK DVD release. In the cinematic release, the Queen/Robbie Williams version of We Are The Champions starts playing when William and Jocelyn kiss just before the credits, whereas the DVD release has a different song play. However, We Are The
Champions still plays over the last half of the credits. | |
PG-13 | 132:03s =126:46s |
The Theatrical Version was passed PG without BBFC cuts for the 2001 cinema release |
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v Knockabout
- 1979 Hong Kong action comedy drama by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
- Za jia xiao zi
- The Jade Warriors
Knockabout is a 1979 Hong Kong action comedy drama by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung Starring Ka-Yan Leung, Chia-Yung Liu and Biao Yuen
Exists as a Hong Kong Version and a shortened International Version.
Summary Notes Two brothers and small time crooks Yipao and Taipao convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students, completely oblivious to his sordid past.
Versions
Hong Kong Version
run: | 104:44s | pal: | 100:33s |
| | UK: The Hong Kong Version was passed 15 uncut
for moderate violence:
- 2022 Eureka [Hong Kong + International Versions] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
- 2005 Contender
Entertainment Group video
UK: The Hong Kong Version was passed 15 uncut:
- 2000 Made In Hong Kong video
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
- 2023 Arrow Video Special Edition [Hong Kong + International Versoins] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon
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| International Version
| | UK: The International Version was passed 15 uncut:
- 2022 Eureka [Hong Kong + International Versions] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
- 1990 Rainbow Audio
& Video Inc. Ltd VHS
US: The International Version was rated PG-13 for martial arts violence From article from movie-censorship.com : The film
was shortened by about 11m for pacing, but several fight scenes were lost along the way. |
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v Knocked Up
- 2007 USA comedy romance by Judd Apatow.
Knocked Up is a 2007 USA comedy romance by Judd Apatow. With Seth Rogen,
Katherine Heigl and Paul Rudd.
Exists as Theatrical Version and an uncontentious Extended Version Summary Notes For fun loving party animal Ben Stone, the last thing he ever expected was for his one night stand to
show up on his doorstep eight weeks later to tell him she's pregnant.
Versions
uncut |
Unrated | 127:28s
| UK: The Unrated Version/Extended and Unprotected Version was passed 15 uncut for:
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . Uncontentious
additions add little | |
R Rated | 123:39s | UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
- 2008 Universal R2 DVD
- 2007 cinema release
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v The Knot - 2012 UK comedy romance by
Jesse Lawrence.
The Knot is a 2012 UK comedy romance by Jesse Lawrence. With Noel Clarke, Mena Suvari and
Matthew McNulty.
Originally passed 18. But was immediately cut to get a 15. Versions
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v Kodi
- 2016 drama by RS Durai and Senthilkumar.
Kodi is a 2016 drama by RS Durai and Senthilkumar. Starring Dhanush, Trisha Krishnan and
Anupama Parameswaran. BBFC category cuts were required for a 2016 12A rated cinema release Versions
category cuts 26s | |
139:19s | UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence after 26s of BBFC category cuts for:
The BBFC commented:
- Company chose to reduce the focus on a scene of self-immolation in order to achieve a 12A rating. An uncut 15 rating was available.
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Komban - 2015 India action film by M Muthaiah.
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v Konga
- 1961 UK / USA Sci-Fi horror by John Lemont.
Konga is a 1961 UK / USA Sci-Fi horror by John Lemont. Starring Michael Gough, Margo Johns and Jess Conrad.
BBFC category cuts were required for an 'A' rating for 1961 cinema release.
The same version was released on VHS with a PG rating in 1990. MPAA Unrated in the US for 2019 home video release, presumably in the same version Summary Notes Dr.Decker comes back
from Africa after a year, presumed dead. During that year, he came across a way of growing plants and animals to an enormous size. He brings back a baby chimpanzee to test out his theory. As he has many enemies at home, he decides to use his chimp,
'Konga' to 'get rid of them'. Then Konga grows to gigantic proportions and reaks havoc all over the city of London!!
Versions
best available
cut: | | run: | 89:31s | pal: | 85:56s |
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| UK: The cut UK cinema version was passed PG for:.:
UK: Passed A (PG) after BBFC category cuts:
US: MPAA Unrated for:
It is not clear if the US is the ucut version or not. Its 20s longer but such a short time is lost amongst differing distributors material prefixed to films
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v Krampus
- 2015 US comedy horror drama by Michael Dougherty
Krampus is a 2015 US comedy horror drama by Michael Dougherty Starring Adam Scott, Toni Collette and David Koechner
The film was cut in the US for a PG-13 rated theatrical release. This cut
version was released worldwide. The cuts were restored for an MPAA Unrated Blu-ray release in 2021. Summary Notes When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max
(Emjay Anthony) gets disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Meanwhile, this lack of festive spirit unleashes the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers. All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons
take on a monstrous life of their own, laying siege to the fractured family's home and forcing them to fight for one another if they hope to survive.
Versions
Naughty Cut
| | US: The Naughty Cut is MPAA Unrated See
cuts details from movie-censorship.com The Naughty Cut includes 4:36s of mostly uncontroversial additional material. There are just a
couple examples of strong language that were cut for the PG-13 rating.
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Theatrical Version cut
| | UK: The cut theatrical version was passed 15 for
strong threat:
- 2016 Universal video
- 2015 cinema release
US: The theatrical version was cut for an MPAA PG-13 rating for sequences of horror violence/terror, language and some drug material |
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v The Krays - 1990 UK biography
crime drama by Peter Medak
The Krays is a 1990 UK biography crime drama by Peter Medak Starring Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp and Billie Whitelaw
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated cinema release in 1990 and is seems likely
that these cuts have persisted ever since. MPAA R rated in the US. Summary Notes The life of a pair of twins (Ronald and Reginald Kray) who were born in London in 1934 and when they
grew up became gangsters selling protection.
Versions
best available cut
cut: | | run: | 119:20s | pal: | 114:34s |
| | UK: Presumably the same version was passed 18 for
strong bloody violence and language:
UK: Passed 18 after BBFC cuts
- 2002 Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd video
- 1990 RCA/Columbia Pictures Video Ltd VHS
- 1990 cinema release
US: Presumably the same version was MPAA R rated in the US. From IMDb. The BBFC cuts were: The BBFC cut the infamous Chelsea Smile scene, where Ronnie Kray cuts the mouth of a man in an alley using a sword. The slow
cutting of the victim's mouth was reduced.
There are contradictory reports as to whether the cuts have persisted into subsequent releases but it seems most likely that the cuts have persisted. |
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v The Kremlin
Letter
The Kremlin Letter
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Krug and Company - 1972 US horror by Wes Craven See
The Last House on the Left |
v Krzyzacy: Knights Of The Teutonic Order
Krzyzacy: Knights Of The Teutonic Order
Versions
27s | | 163:57s | 1960 Polish adventure by Aleksander Ford
Cut on DVD when submitted in 2006 with the following BBFC comment: Cuts required to instances of horses being tripped to fall forwards | uncut |
| | Uncut on its 1961 cinema release |
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v Kull the Conqueror
- 1997 USA action fantasy adventure by John Nicolella.
Kull the Conqueror is a 1997 USA action fantasy adventure by John Nicolella. Starring Kevin Sorbo, Tia Carrere and Thomas Ian Griffith.
Passed 12 uncut for a 12 rated 1998 cinema release but category cuts were
required for a VHS release still with a 12 rating. Uncut and PG-13 rated in the US. Summary Notes A barbarian named Kull unexpectedly becomes a king after an old king (whom Kull has just killed in a
battle) gives his crown to him. But direct heirs of a killed king, trying to topple Kull and regain the throne, bring an old witch-queen Akivasha back to life. Their plan backfires, however, as Akivasha is going to allow their lords - demons - to rule
the kingdom. The only thing that can stop her now is a breath of the god Volka.
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v Kung Fu Gangbusters
- 1977 Hong Kong action film by Chia Yung Liu.
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v Kung Fu Girl
- 1973 Hong Kong action drama by Wei Lo.
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v Kung Fu Hustle
- 2004 Hong Kong / China action comedy fantasy by Stephen Chow.
Kung Fu Hustle is a 2004 Hong Kong / China action comedy fantasy by Stephen Chow. Starring Stephen Chow, Wah Yuen and Qiu Yuen.
Cut in the US for an MPAA R rating. Uncut in the UK and rated 15 for 2005
cinema release and DVD. The US Axe Kickin' Edition is uncut. Summary Notes Set in Canton, China in the 1940s, the story revolves in a town ruled by the Axe Gang, Sing who desperately
wants to become a member. He stumbles into a slum ruled by eccentric landlords who turns out to be the greatest kung-fu masters in disguise. Sing's actions eventually cause the Axe Gang and the slumlords to engage in an explosive kung-fu battle. Only one
side will win and only one hero will emerge as the greatest kung-fu master of all.
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v Kung Fu Panda 3 - 2016 China / USA children's action cartoon by Alessandro Carloni and Jennifer Yuh.
Kung Fu Panda 3 is a 2016 China / USA children's action cartoon by
Alessandro Carloni and Jennifer Yuh.
The film exists with localised soundtracks. The BBFC notes a UK version and a US version.
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Kung Fu Streetfighter - 1974 Japan action crime thriller by Shigehiro Ozawa. See
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v Kuroneko - 1968 Japan horror by Kaneto Shindô.
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v Kwaidan
- 1964 Japan horror fantasy by Masaki Kobayashi.
Kwaidan is a 1964 Japan horror fantasy by Masaki Kobayashi. Starring Rentarô Mikuni, Michiyo Aratama and Misako Watanabe.
Shortened by dropping one episode for an X rated 1967 cinema release. A
less cut International Version was released on PG rated VHS. The full length Original Version was released on 2006 DVD. Summary Notes A collection of four Japanese folk tales with supernatural themes.
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Kyon Ki
Kyon Ki
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