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 v          Crank - 2006 US action film by Mark Neveldine & Brian Taylor.


 X   Crank

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Crank is a 2006 US action film by Mark Neveldine & Brian Taylor.
Wtih Jason Statham, Amy Smart and Carlos Sanz. IMDb

Exists as a Theatrical Version and an Extended Cut.

Versions

uncut
uncut
FSK 18 symbol
Germany
90:30s

Germany: The German release features the Director's Cut/Extended Version for:

The Director's Cut features many short plot snippets and one extra non contentious scene totaling about 6:00s. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA R

84:23s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2009 Lions Gate Blu-ray
  • 2007 Universal R1 DVD
  • 2006 cinema release
US: The Theatrical Version is uncut and MPAA R rated for:
 v          Crash - 1996 Canada / UK drama by David Cronenberg.


 X   Crash (1996)

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Crash is a 1996 Canada / UK drama by David Cronenberg.
Starring James Spader, Holly Hunter and Elias Koteas. YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

British newspapers whipped up a moral panic and the film was banned in Westminster. No problems for the BBFC though and it was passed 18 uncut for cinema and home video. In the US the NC-17 version is uncut whilst the R rated version is significantly cut.
Summary Notes

Since a road accident left him with serious facial and bodily scarring, a former TV scientist has become obsessed by the marriage of motor-car technology with what he sees as the raw sexuality of car-crash victims. The scientist, along with a crash victim he has recently befriended, sets about performing a series of sexual acts in a variety of motor vehicles, either with other crash victims or with prostitutes whom they contort into the shape of trapped corpses. Ultimately, the scientist craves a suicidal union of blood, semen, and engine coolant, a union with which he becomes dangerously obsessed.

Unrated Version

uncut
uncut
run: 100:09s
pal: 96:09s
18

MPAA NC-17

UK: The US NC-17 Version was passed 18 uncut for:

US: Uncut and MPAA NC-17 Rated for:

Summary Review: Brave Attempt

The film adaptation, directed by David Cronenberg, becomes a futuristic love story set in the present . James (James Spader) and Catherine (Deborah Kara-Ungar) are a married couple so filled with inertia that they are desperate for some emotional connection by any means necessary. After a series of extra martial encounters they find themselves attracted to a group of disturbed members of a bizarre car-crash sect who enact famous car crashes for kicks. The pair soon find themselves willing accomplices in a tableaux of violence and desire until finally they attain some provisional approximation of actual love. Kara-Ungar's portrayal of Catherine exemplifies perfectly the icy detachment of a woman who appears to be observing herself from another galaxy.

Crash is, above all, a brave attempt to explore an almost un-bearable subject - the death of affect and our unconscious desire for violence.

banned
banned
Westminster
Council
UK: Banned in Westminster (central London)

See article from sbbfc.co.uk : Banned in Westminster

Perhaps in the light of the continuing media onslaught against the film, Westminster Council - who had previously given permission for the film to be premiered in their area as part of the 1996 London Film Festival - parted company with the BBFC at this point, insisting that cuts should now be made to the film before it was shown in the West End. The distributors declined to make cuts solely for screenings in Westminster and the film was therefore effectively banned from screens in the West End, including Leicester Square. However, cinema goers could easily see the film in neighbouring Camden where the council allowed the film to play uncut with its BBFC certificate

R Rated Version

mpaa cut
cut
MPAA RUS: The R rated version was significantly cut
 v          Crash - 2004 Germany / USA drama by Paul Haggis.


 X   Crash (2004)

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  • LA Crash
Crash is a 2004 Germany / USA drama by Paul Haggis.
Starring Don Cheadle and Sandra Bullock and Thandie Newton. Melon Farmers link IMDb
Exists as a Theatrical Version and a Director's Cut. Both versions are 15 rated in the UK. The Theatrical Version is MPAA R rated in the US.

Summary Notes

Los Angeles citizens with vastly separate lives collide in interweaving stories of race, loss and redemption.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Director's Cut
run: 114:56s
pal: 110:20s
15 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Director's Cut was passed 15 uncut: US: The Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

The Director's Cut adds 2:32s of uncontentious dialogue. and doesn't add much to the film

BBFC uncut
Theatrical Version
run: 112:14s
pal: 107:45s
15 cert

MPAA R

UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut:
  • 2005 Pathe R2 DVD
  • 2005 cinema release
 v       A Craving for Lust


 X   A Craving for Lust

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A Craving for Lust

 v          Crawlspace - 1986 USA horror thriller by David Schmoeller.


 X   Crawlspace

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Crawlspace is a 1986 USA horror thriller by David Schmoeller.
With Klaus Kinski, Talia Balsam and Barbara Whinnery. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 1987 VHS. Later passed 15 uncut for 2015 DVD. Uncut in the US
Summary Notes

A man who runs an apartment house for women is the demented son of a Nazi surgeon who has the house equipped with secret passageways, hidden rooms and torture and murder devices.

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

MPAA
R rated

77:07s UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence, injury detail, sex, nudity with previous BBFC cuts waived for:

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

BBFC cut
1:02s
18 75:49s UK: Passed 18 after 1:02s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1987 Vestron VHS

From IMDb. The BBFC cuts were:

  • cut: The first shot of Martha's dismembered tongue.
  • cut: A shot of Dr. Guenther cutting into his finger, then wiping the blood onto a bullet that has Guenther engraved into it.
  • All scenes that show Tane's character wearing a bra that has been cut with scissors, including a whole scene of dialogue between her and Hank.
 v          Craze - 1974 UK horror by Freddie Francis.


 X   Craze

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  • Demon Master
Craze is a 1974 UK horror by Freddie Francis.
Starring Jack Palance, Diana Dors and Julie Ege. IMDb
Exists as an uncut version and an abridged version.
Summary Notes

Jack Palance plays as a demented art dealer & antique-shop owner who performs nightly rituals in honor of the African god Chuku, whom he believes will reward him with unimaginable wealth and power if he merely offers up human sacrifice. His methods are fairly creative, ranging from impalement, slashing and burning, to scaring people to death with an ooga-booga fright mask.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
15

X

91:40s

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence for: UK: Passed X (18) uncut for:
  • 1974 cinema release
cut
abridged
89:51s

It: There also exists an abridged version distributed in Italy and possibly the US.
            Crazed - 1972 US horror by Paul Leder.  See Poor Albert and Little Annie
 v   The Crazies - 1973 USA action Sci-Fi horror by George A Romero.


 X   The Crazies

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  • Code Name: Trixie
  • The Mad People
The Crazies is a 1973 USA action Sci-Fi horror by George A Romero.
Starring Lane Carroll, Will MacMillan and Harold Wayne Jones. IMDb
No known cuts but the BBFC mentioned that the 2003 UK DVD release was a 're-edited version.
Summary Notes

A biological weapon gone awry is only the start of problems in the little town of Evan's City, Pennsylvania. Bouts of insanity in the populace are leading to murder and rioting, until the US Army turns up - and things really start going to hell.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

98:48s

UK: BBFC details not yet published for:

UK: A re-edited version was passed 18 uncut for:

  • 2003 Anchor Bay Entertainment UK video

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC uncut
uncut
18

X

102:51s
=98:44s

UK: Passed 18 uncut for:
  • 1994 Redemption Films VHS

UK: Passed X (18) uncut for:

  • 1978 cinema release
 v          Crazy Chicks & Party Tricks


 X   Crazy Chicks & Party Tricks

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Crazy Chicks & Party Tricks

Versions

19s 1850:29s
by Lonnie Peralta

Cut in 2006 with the following BBFC comment: The cuts were Compulsory. Distributor was required to add a warning caption to a sequence in which fireworks are misused

 v          Crazy Desires of a Murderer


 X   Crazy Desires of a Murderer

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  • I Vizi morbosi di una governante
  • The Morbid Habits of the Governess
Crazy Desires of a Murderer

Versions

5s 1884:53s 1977 Italian film by Filippo Walter Ratti

Thanks to Bleach on the Melon Farmers Forum

The video was cut by the BBFC when submitted in 1996:

  • At 34.5 mins When blonde woman is killed, eyeball-gouging was reduced by removing second close up and two subsequent shots, resuming on corridor.
 v          Crazy Mama - 1975 USA action crime comedy by Jonathan Demme.


 X   Crazy Mama

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Crazy Mama is a 1975 USA action crime comedy by Jonathan Demme.
Starring Cloris Leachman and Stuart Whitman and Ann Sothern. BBFC link 2020 IMDb

There are no censorship issues with this release beyond that the BBFC notes that a misleading ratings card was removed.
 v          Crazy Rich Asians - 2018 USA comedy by Jon M Chu.


 X   Crazy Rich Asians

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  • Bajecznie bogaci Azjaci
Crazy Rich Asians is a 2018 USA comedy by Jon M Chu.
Starring Constance Wu, Michelle Yeoh and Henry Golding. IMDb
Uncut and 12A rated in the UK. Uncut and PG-13 rated in the US. Cut for a PG rating in Australia.
Summary Notes

The story follows Rachel Chu (Wu), an American-born Chinese economics professor, who travels to her boyfriend Nick's (Golding) hometown of Singapore for his best friend's wedding. Before long, his secret is out: Nick is from a family that is impossibly wealthy, he's perhaps the most eligible bachelor in Asia, and every single woman in his ultra-rarefied social class is incredibly jealous of Rachel and wants to bring her down.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
12A

MPAA PG-13

Australian M rating
Australia

120:30s
=115:41s

UK: Passed 12A uncut for infrequent strong language, moderate sex references for:
  • 2018 cinema release
cut
cut
Austrlia PG
Australia
120m Australia: Passed PG for mild themes and coarse language after category cuts for:
  • 2018 cinema release

See article from refused-classification.com :

On July 3, 2018, an uncut print of CRAZY RICH ASIANS was passed with an M (PG-15) rating for coarse language.

On July 11, Roadshow Films resubmitted the film in a censored version. This time it received a PG rating for mild themes and coarse language

Reviews on US Christian sites mention that there are two uses of the word Fuck. We suspect both of these have been overdubbed in the Australian PG version.

 v          Creature From The Haunted Sea - 1961 US comedy horror by Roger Corman


 X   Creature From The Haunted Sea

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Creature From The Haunted Sea is a 1961 US comedy horror by Roger Corman
Starring Antony Carbone, Betsy Jones-Moreland and Robert Towne BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Exists as a Theatrical Version and a TV Version

Summary Notes

A crook decides to bump off members of his inept crew and blame their deaths on a legendary sea creature. What he doesn't know is that the creature is real.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Theatrical Version
run: 77:28s
pal: 74:22s
12 1980

MPAA Unrated

UK: he Theatrical Version is uncutand BBFC 12 rated for hard drug reference:
  • 2004 Classic Entertainment DVD (rated 09/12/2004)
  • 2004 Pickwick Group DVD (rated 31/08/2004)
US: The Theatrical Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

TV
TV Version
MPAA UnratedUS: The TV Version is MPAA Unrated for:

 v          Creatures Fantastic: Werewolves


 X   Creatures Fantastic: Werewolves

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Creatures Fantastic: Werewolves

Versions

9s PG Cert24:33s 1998 release by Andrew Graham-Brown
            Creatures of Evil - 1966 Philippines/USA horror drama by Gerardo de Leon.  See Blood of the Vampires
 v          Creatures the World Forgot - 1971 UK Sci-Fi horror adventure by Don Chaffey.


 X   Creatures the World Forgot

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Creatures the World Forgot is a 1971 UK Sci-Fi horror adventure by Don Chaffey.
Starring Julie Ege, Tony Bonner and Robin John. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Uncut and X rated for 1971 cinema release. The film was BBFC 18 rated for 1986 VHS.

Summary Notes

In prehistoric times, two brothers fight each other for the leadership of their tribe.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 95:06s
pal: 91:18s
18 1980

MPAA Unrated

UK: A shorter version was passed 18 uncut for strong violence, sexualised nudity and an attempted sexual assault: US: MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 100:29s
pal: 96:28s
X 1970UK: Passed X (18) uncut:
  • 1971 cinema release

Thanks to Gary:

BFI's Monthly Film Bulletin (MFB) magazine used to give exact film footage for all films on their UK cinema release. MFB notes the cinema footage as 8576 feet, which would be 95:17s at 24 frames per second. That's more or less the running time when the film was passed for video on 19 March 1986, 91:17 with PAL speed-up. The version on Indicator's Blu-ray runs 95:28 at 24 fps. So I suspect the home viewing version is identical to the cinema release, with maybe differences in distributor idents etc.

I think is likely was that the film completed editing between BBFC cinema certification and release, shortening the film by some four minutes. Having now watched it, I'm sure it could have done with tightening.
            Creepers - 1984 Italian horror film by Dario Argento  See Phenomena
 v   The Creeping Flesh - 1973 UK Sci-Fi horror by Freddie Francis.


 X   The Creeping Flesh

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  • Auferstehung des Grauens
The Creeping Flesh is a 1973 UK Sci-Fi horror by Freddie Francis.
Starring Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Lorna Heilbron. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for X rated 1972 cinema release. All home video releases are 15 uncut. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US.
Summary Notes

A Victorian-age scientist returns to London with his paleontological bag-of-bones discovery from Papua New Guinea. Unfortunately, when exposed to water, flesh returns to the bones unleashing a malevolent being on the scientist's family and friends.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
15

MPAA PG
MPAA

88:07s

Spain: Passed uncut for:

UK: Passed 15 uncut for:

  • 2004 Leisureview. video
  • 1997 Encore Entertainment VHS
  • 1996 Tyburn Film Productions VHS
US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
X submitted
90:58s
=87:20s
UK: Passed X (18) after compulsory cuts for:
  • 1972 cinema release

From IMDb. The BBFC cuts were:

  • to remove a shot of a sailor's slashed throat.
 v          Crescendo - 1970 UK horror thriller by Alan Gibson.


 X   Crescendo

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Crescendo is a 1970 UK horror thriller by Alan Gibson.
With Stefanie Powers, James Olson and Margaretta Scott. YouTube icon IMDb

There was a cut US PG rated theatrical version of Crescendo, but all other releases have been uncut
Summary Review: Psycho Genre

This is one of the last examples of Hammer's psycho genre, similar in style and plotline to those the company made in the early sixties such as Maniac, Paranoiac, Nightmare and Scream of Fear/Taste of Fear.

It probably isn't one of Hammer's greatest achievements but is by no means one of the worst. The photography is very effective in places and the setting is quite haunting in a picturesque kind of way.

Versions

uncut
uncut
X cert

MPAA
Unrated

MPAA
R Rated

95:06s UK: Passed X (16) uncut for:
  • 1970 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

US: The original theatrical release was uncut and R Rated

MPAA
cut
MPAA
PG
~83:00s US: The original theatrical release was uncut and R Rated but this was later withdrawn and replaced with a cut PG version.
  • Noted as having removed nudity
 v          Crime Busters


 X   Crime Busters

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  • I Due superpiedi quasi piatti
  • Trinity in Trouble Again
  • Two Supercops
Crime Busters

Versions

2s PG cert109:21s 1976 Italian action film by Enzo Barboni

Cut in 2003 with the following BBFC comment: Distributor chose to remove sight of dangerous imitable technique (double ear clap) in order to achieve a PG. A 15 uncut was available to the distributor.

23s PG cert109:18s The cinema release of 1977 was cut along with the Warner Home Video version of 1986
 v   The Crime is Mine - 2023 France crime comedy drama by François Ozon


 X   The Crime is Mine

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  • Mon Crime
The Crime is Mine is a 2023 France crime comedy drama by François Ozon
Starring Nadia Tereszkiewicz, Rebecca Marder and Isabelle Huppert IMDb
Cut for strong language in Australia for 2023 cinema release to achieve an M rating

Summary Notes

Madeleine Verdier, a penniless actress is accused of the murder of a famous producer. With the help of her best friend she proves that, she is acquitted for self-defense. Then begins a life of glory and success, until truth comes to light.

 v          Crime Story - 1993 Hong Kong action crime drama by Kirk Wong and Jackie Chan (uncredited).


 X   Crime Story

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  • Cung on zo
  • Zhong an zu
Crime Story is a 1993 Hong Kong action crime drama by Kirk Wong and Jackie Chan (uncredited).
Starring Jackie Chan, Kent Cheng and Kar-Ying Law. IMDb
Uncut and 18 rated in the UK, Shortened for an R rating in the US.
Summary Notes

A dark and handsome true-crime thriller about kidnapping and police corruption in Hong Kong. Once of Jackie Chan's most serious roles, but still overflowing with spectacular acrobatic sequences.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 106:41s
pal: 102:25s
18UK: The Hong Kong Version was passed 18 uncut for: US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
mpaa cut
shortened
MPAA R US: There's a shortened US R Rated version from Dimension.

See article from dvdcompare.net : The cuts were mostly to shorten the film:

  • The very first line of dialogue where the kidnappers are discussing the night's winning lottery numbers is removed.
  • A scene where the kidnappers throw Teddy Wang overboard in an attempt to drown him is cut.
  • A scene where Teddy Wang's wife runs out of the car to thank Jackie is removed.
  • A scene where Jackie burns Teddy's wallet and throws it into the water is removed.
cut
cut
Thailand flag
Thai
Thailand: There's a Thai 'Director's Cut' that was cut by the local censor
 v          Crimes of Passion - 1984 USA romance by Ken Russell.


 X   Crimes of Passion

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  • Ken Russell's Crimes of Passion
  • China Blue
Crimes of Passion is a 1984 USA romance by Ken Russell.
Starring Kathleen Turner, Anthony Perkins and Bruce Davison. YouTube icon IMDb
In the US the film was heavily cut for an R rating. However the uncut version is available as the Unrated Director's Cut. The European Version contains all the sex and violence uncut but was shortened in uncontroversial plot scenes for reasons of pace. The BBFC cut this European Version for 1985 18 rated cinema release and 1986 VHS. The BBFC cuts were restored for the European Version when released on DVD in 2004. The Director's Cut was passed 18 uncut for 2016 Blu-ray and DVD.
Summary Review: A lurid masterpiece
Ken Russell's masterpiece has cult movie written all over it. A lurid, extreme sex-and-violence fantasy porno-movie.

In the bravest and best performance of her career, Kathleen Turner plays the mystery woman who is Joanna, prim fashion designer by day and China Blue, the fantasy hooker to end all fantasy hookers, by night.

Her nemesis is Anthony Perkin's psychopathic preacher with the razor-sharp dildo. His is the kind of performance that goes beyond mere acting into some kind of crazy stratosphere all it's own.

Barry Sandler's script is brilliant.

Versions

uncut
Director's Cut
18

MPAA
Unrated

112:26s
=107:56s
UK: The Director's Cut was passed 18 uncut for strong sex, nudity, very strong language for:
  • 2016 Arrow Video [Director's Cut + European Version] RAB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazon

US: The Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:

Sweden: The Swedish release features the Director's Cut for:

The Director's Cut restores cuts for the US R Rating but the additional scenes over and above the European Version are uncontroversial plot scenes previously removed for reasons of pace. See version details from IMDb

mpaa cut
12:24s
MPAA R100:13s
=96:12s
US: Heavily cut for an MPAA R rating

These cuts were to the sex scenes.

uncut
uncut
18102:29s UK: The European Version was passed 18 for strong sex, nudity and one use of very strong language with previous BBFC cuts waived for:
  • 2004 Optimum R2 DVD
  • 2004 Film Four TV Showing

The European Version contains all the sex and violence from the Director's Cut but was shortened by removing uncontroversial plot scenes for reasons of pace.

BBFC cut
24s
18102:18s UK: The European Version was passed 18 after 24s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1986 Rank VHS
  • 1985 cinema release

The BBFC cuts were:

  • Opening dialogue (over credits) missing the line Fuck You, Hopper!
  • Deleted sight of Miss Liberty reaching through trouser opening to stroke client's erect penis (concealed by his trousers) immediately after unzipping his flies
  • Considerably reduced duration of mock rape of China Blue by removing much of the thrusting and the two most explicit Japanese erotic prints.
  • During China Blue's S&M scene with policeman client, deleted emphasis on his truncheon being inserted and twisted in his anus, sadomasochism to be generalised rather than reaching a climax through anal penetration.
 v   The Crimes of the Black Cat - 1972 Italy mystery thriller by Sergio Pastore.


 X   The Crimes of the Black Cat

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  • Sette scialli di seta gialla
The Crimes of the Black Cat is a 1972 Italy mystery thriller by Sergio Pastore.
Starring Anthony Steffen, Sylva Koscina and Giovanna Lenzi. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated cinema release in 1976. Uncut and MPA Unrated in the US.

Summary Notes

A mysterious killer is murdering fashion models by using a black cat whose claws are dipped in curare. A composer, whose girlfriend was the first one to be killed, overhears a conversation by someone he believes may be the killer, but there's one complication--the composer is blind and couldn't see the suspected murderer.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
MPAA Unrated

Italy flag
Italy

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

Italy: Uncut for:

BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
cut:
run: 99:43s
pal: 95:44s
XUK: Passed X (18) after compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 1976 cinema release
 v          Crimes Of The Future - 2022 Canada/France/Greece/UK film by David Cronenberg


 X   Crimes Of The Future

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Crimes Of The Future is a 2022 Canada/France/Greece/UK film by David Cronenberg

There are no censorship issues with this release beyond noting that a trailer was cut for a 15 rating.
 v          Crimewave - 1985 USA crime comedy horror by Sam Raimi.


 X   Crimewave

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  • The XYZ Murders
  • Broken Hearts and Noses
  • Ola de crímenes
  • ola de risas
Crimewave is a 1985 USA crime comedy horror by Sam Raimi.
Starring Louise Lasser, Brion James and Paul L Smith. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for a PG rated cinema release in 1985 as well as home video releases. A shortened US Version is MPAA PG-13 rated in the US.
Summary Notes

A pair of whacked-out cartoon-like exterminator/hitmen kill the owner of a burglar-alarm company, and stalk the partner who hired them, his wife, and a nerd framed for the murder, who tells the story in flashback from the electric chair.

International Version

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 86:13s
pal: 82:46s
No CertUK: BBFC details not yet published for:
  • 2023 Powerhouse Films Standard Edition [International + US Version] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 28th August 2023
  • 2023 Powerhouse Films Amazon VoD [UK] at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2021 Powerhouse Films Limited Edition [US + European Versions] RA Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad

US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:

BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 5s
run: 85:57s
pal: 82:31s
PGUK: The International Version was passed PG after 5s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1998 BMG VHS
  • 1986 Embassy Home Entertainment VHS
  • 1985 cinema release

It has been observed that there are a few seconds missing from Arthur's death scene. Vic no longer warns him of an impending over-pass. Arthur replies:

You really tear me up, Vic. Can I call you Vic? I mean that's the difference between me and you. That's why you're down there and I'm up here. You see Vic... You believe in people and I don't. That's why I'm gonna bash your stinkin' little skull...

Maybe it was the line: I'm gonna bash your stinkin' little skull... that had to be cut for a PG rating.

US Version

cut
shortened
US Version
cut: 4:24s
run: 82m
pal: 79m
No Cert

MPAA PG-13

UK: BBFC details not yet published for:
  • 2023 Powerhouse Films Standard Edition [International + US Version] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 28th August 2023
  • 2021 Powerhouse Films Limited Edition [US + European Versions] RA Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad

US: The shortened US Version is MPAA PG-13 rated for:

See article from movie-censorship.com

 v   The Criminal - 1960 UK crime drama by Joseph Losey.


 X   The Criminal

Link Here
  • Concrete Jungle
The Criminal is a 1960 UK crime drama by Joseph Losey.
Starring Stanley Baker, Sam Wanamaker and Grégoire Aslan. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated cinema release in 1963. Uncut and initially PG rated on home video but raised to 12 for 2008 DVD. Uncut an MPAA Unrated in the US.

Summary Notes

An ex-con who's taken part in the robbery of a racetrack is caught and sent back to prison, but he won't tell his fellow gang members where he's stashed the loot. The gang kidnaps his girlfriend and has him tortured in prison in an effort to find out where the money is.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 96:30s
pal: 92:38s
12 1980

PG 1980

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate violence: UK: Passed PG uncut:
  • 1996 Lumiere Pictures VHS
  • 1991 Warner Home Video VHS
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run: 93:30s
pal: 89:46s
X pre 1970UK: Passed X (16) after compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 1960 cinema release
 v          Criminal Pursuit


 X   Criminal Pursuit

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Criminal Pursuit

Versions

2:42s 1886:27 (Medusa Comms & Marketing)
            Crimson - 1976 Spain/France horror by Juan Fortuny.  See The Man with the Severed Head
     The Crimson Cult - 1968 UK horror by Vernon Sewell.  See Curse of the Crimson Altar
 v          Crocodile - 1979 Thailand horror by Sompote Sands


 X   Crocodile

Link Here
  • Chorakhe
Crocodile is a 1979 Thailand horror by Sompote Sands
Starring Nard Poowanai, Ni Tien and Angela Wells Melon Farmers linkYouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb
The original Thai version was superceded by the international version as produced by Dick Randall. A US variant was release with different start and end titles. 2 variants have been released in the UK both with a BBFC 15 rating.
From IMDb. Thai Version vs International Version

Dick Randall's International Version differs significantly with Sands' original cut:

  • The hurricane at the beginning is longer.
  • The scene where the crocodile attacks a herd of water buffalo occurs much later than in the Thai version.
  • Randall created a new opening credits scene where the crocodile is seen devouring a pair of naked women.
  • Sequences from other Chaiyo films are inserted into the film, including a scene where three children are eaten alive by the crocodile.
  • The crocodile's lengthy attack on a riverside village takes place in two separate scenes in Randall's version.
  • The ending was altered: In the Thai version, Tony destroys the crocodile after throwing a dynamite fuse into its jaws. The international version has Peter's self-sacrifice causing the explosion.

Summary Notes

A giant crocodile is killing and frightening people living nearby rivers. Two men, whose wives and daughter have been killed by the crocodile, decide to chase and eliminate it.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 92m
pal: 88m
MPAA RUS: The US Version is uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 91:36s
pal: 87:56s
15 1980UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for occasional strong gory images:
  • 2012 Firefly Entertainment DVD (Re-edited version rated 22/08/2012)

It is not clear which particular variant is referred to as the re-edited version.

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 92:19s
pal: 88:37s
BBFC 15 1982UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for:
  • 1987 Rapid 969 VHS (rated 30/10/1987)
  • 1983 S. Ahmed Enterprise VHS (rated 24/08/1983)
 v          Crocodile Dundee - 1986 Australia comedy adventure by Peter Faiman.


 X   Crocodile Dundee

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  • "Crocodile Dundee"
  • Cocodrilo Dundee
Crocodile Dundee is a 1986 Australia comedy adventure by Peter Faiman.
Starring Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski and John Meillon. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
The shortened Internal Version was cut for strong language. This was released in the UK without further cuts for a 15 rated cinema release in 1986. However BBFC category cuts were required for 15 rated VHS. These video cuts were waived for the DVD release of the International Version.
Summary Notes

Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee is an Australian crocodile hunter who lives in the Australian outback and runs a safari business with his trusted friend and mentor Walter Reilly. After surviving a crocodile attack, a New York journalist named Sue arrives to interview Mick about how he survived and learns more about the crocodile hunter. After saving Sue from a crocodile, Sue invites Mick to visit New York City, since Mick has never been to a city. Mick finds the culture and life in New York City a lot different than his home and he finds himself falling in love with Sue.

Australian Version

BBFC uncut
uncut
Australian Version
run: 104:31s
pal: 100:20s
Australian M rating
Australia
Australia: The Australian Version is uncut and OFLC M rated (PG-15)

International Version

BBFC uncut

cut
pre-cut
International Version

cut:
run: 97:27s
pal: 93:33s

15

MPAA PG-13

UK: The cut International Version was passed 15 with previous BBFC cuts waived for:
  • 2002 Paramount DVD
  • 2001 Paramount VHS
  • 1986 cinema release titled "crocodile Dundee"

US: The cut International Version is MPAA PG-13 rated.

The International Version has 18 shorter scenes adding up to a time difference of 6:03s. These include the replacement of Australian colloquialisms eg billabong is replaced by lake. There is also 1 cut for strong language:

In the scene where Dundee is talking to the prostitutes, and the pimp comes over - The pimp says You gonna talk all night? or you gonna fuck one of 'em? in the Australian version. The fuck word is dubbed to screw in the international version.

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com

BBFC cut
category cuts
23s
cut: 23s
run: 96:47s
pal: 92:55s
sub: 93:15s

cut
pre-cut
International Version

15UK: The cut International Version was passed 15 after 23s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1987 CBS/Fox VHS

The BBFC cuts were to a drugs joke (Paul Hogan pours cocaine into a basin of water and puts a towel over his head)

From the 1987 BBFC Annual Report:

Cuts to the comic scene of cocaine-snorting in the video of Crocodile Dundee, one of the most popular cinema films of 1986-87. Here small trims were required to remove not only the actual sight of sniffing, which on video now happens off-screen, but all dialogue reference to the nature of the substance by the sympathetic leading lady, who on film suggested an uncritical attitude towards the recreational use of cocaine. When the film was classified in early 1986, cocaine was not a major drug of abuse in Britain, and the scene was found acceptable because of its attractive comic tone. A year later, when the video was submitted, cocaine use had become a problem even for teenagers, and caution was called for in respect of a scene that might be viewed in the family setting for many years to come.

 v          Crocodile Dundee II - 1988 Australia / USA action comedy adventure by John Cornell.


 X   Crocodile Dundee II

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  • 'Crocodile' Dundee II
Crocodile Dundee II is a 1988 Australia / USA action comedy adventure by John Cornell.
Starring Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski and John Meillon. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for PG rated cinema release in 1988 and VHS release in 1989. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US.
Summary Notes

Mick and Sue continue where they left off in "'Crocodile' Dundee". New York drug lords are pursuing Sue for having solid evidence against them for murder, so for her safety, Mick takes her back to Australia. When the gangsters follow them, Mick demonstrates his outback skills once more.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 111:28s
pal: 107:00s
PG

MPAA PG

UK: Passed PG uncut for mild violence, swearing and some very mild drugs references with previous BBFC cuts waived for: US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for: US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:
  • 2014 Paramount RA Blu-ray at US Amazon released on 13th May 2014
BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 1s
run: 111:30s
pal: 107:02s
sub: 111:31s
PGUK: Passed PG after 1s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1989 CIC Video VHS
  • 1988 cinema release

See article from movie-censorship.com . The BBFC cuts were:

  • The BBFC cut the sight of a gangster being executed by a crime boss. The cut version replaces the shooting with a long shot of the execution with the victim mostly obscured.
 v          Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course


 X   Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course

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Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
PG
~90:00s
=~86:00s
2002 Australian/US comedy by John Stainton.
With Steve Irwin, Terri Irwin and Magda Szubanski. IMDb

The US release is uncut and MPAA PG rated for:

The uncut region 1 DVD is available here from US Amazon

4s PG Cert85:29s Passed PG after 4s of BBFC cuts for category for:
  • 2002 20th century Fox R2 DVD
  • 2002 MGM R2 DVD
  • 2002 cinema release

The BBFC commented:

Distributor chose to remove two instances of strong language ('wanker') to achieve a PG. An uncut 12 was available.
 v   The Croods 2: A New Age - 2020 USA children's cartoon comedy by Joel Crawford.


 X   The Croods 2: A New Age

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The Croods 2: A New Age is a 2020 USA children's cartoon comedy by Joel Crawford.
Starring Ryan Reynolds and Nicolas Cage and Emma Stone. BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Uncut and U rated by the BBFC but bonus material suffered category cuts for the U rated 2021 DVD and Blu-ray.

Summary Notes

The prehistoric family the Croods are challenged by a rival family the Bettermans, who claim to be better and more evolved.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 95m
pal: 91m
UUK: Passed U uncut for very mild comic violence, threat, injury detail, rude humour:
  • 2021 Universal video
  • 2021 cinema release

Note the BBFC required a category cut to use of mild bad language in the bonus material: The Evolution Of...

 v          Crossroads to Crime - 1960 UK crime drama by Gerry Anderson.


 X   Crossroads to Crime

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Crossroads to Crime is a 1960 UK crime drama by Gerry Anderson.
With Anthony Oliver, Patricia Heneghan and Miriam Karlin. IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 1960 cinema release. No BBFC cuts for 2013 DVD

Versions

BBFC uncutPG53:59s

UK: Passed PG uncut for moderate violence for: There are no details yet on the cuts or on what version has been submitted this time
BBFC cut
cut
U certUK: Passed U after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1960 cinema release
 v   The Crow - 1994 USA action fantasy by Alex Proyas.


 X   The Crow

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The Crow is a 1994 USA action fantasy by Alex Proyas.
With Brandon Lee, Michael Wincott and Rochelle Davis. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut for an MPAA R rating, and this cut version has been distributed worldwide since.
Summary Notes

A man brutally murdered comes back to life as an undead avenger of his and his fiancée's murder.

Versions

best available
best available

mpaa cut
cut

cut:
run: 101:29s
pal: 97:25s
18

MPAA R

UK: The Cut R rated version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:

UK: Passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:

US: Cut and MPAA R Rated for:

uncut
Workprint
Cut scenes and a workprint version are available as DVD extras. These reveal violence scenes cut to obtain an R Rating in the US. See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com. See also the cuts in a video from YouTube.
 v   The Crow: City of Angels - 1996 USA action crime fantasy by Tim Pope.


 X   The Crow: City of Angels

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  • The Crow II
The Crow: City of Angels is a 1996 USA action crime fantasy by Tim Pope.
With Vincent Perez, Mia Kirshner and Richard Brooks. YouTube icon IMDb
There is a Theatrical Version and a Director's Cut. Both have been cut by the BBFC for martial arts weaponry. Uncut in the US
Summary Notes

Many years after the first film, the spirit of the Crow resurrects another man seeking revenge for the murder of his son.

A very sad and apocolyptic film that depicts the grimy, evil way that humans are steering towards themselves to in the future to come but also keeps the powerful love factor from the first

Versions

uncut
Director's Cut
MPAA R 90:44s US: The Director's Cut is uncut and MPAA R Rated for:

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . The 4:52s of extra material in the Director's Cut in uncontroversial and adds little.

BBFC cut
pre-cut
14s
1890:29s UK: The 'Directors Cut' was passed 18 after 14s of martial arts weaponry were pre-cut as per the cinema release for:
  • 2003 Buena Vista R2 DVD
  • 2003 Buena Vista VHS
  • 2001 Buena Vista R2 DVD
  • 1997 Buena Vista VHS
BBFC cut
14s
18 85:33s
UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 18 after 14s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1996 cinema release

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com :

  • 2 throwing stars removed as Kali throws at Ashe. The first misses and the second hits his hand
  • The sight of butterfly knife is removed as Kali draws it on Ashe.
 v   The Crucible of Horror - 1971 UK horror thriller by Viktors Ritelis.


 X   The Crucible of Horror

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  • The Corpse
The Crucible of Horror is a 1971 UK horror thriller by Viktors Ritelis.
Starring Michael Gough and Yvonne Mitchell and Sharon Gurney. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release in 1971.
Summary Notes

A mother and daughter hatch a scheme to murder their family's domineering and sadistic patriarch.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run: 91m
pal: 87m
sub: 93:37s
MPAA R

X

US: MPAA R rated for:
  • 2018 Shout! Factory RA Blu-ray at US Amazon released on 10th April 2018
The running time noted is shorter than the original submission to the BBFC, so perhaps this is the cut UK Theatrical Version
 v          Cruel Intentions


 X   Cruel Intentions

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Cruel Intentions

Versions

BBFC uncut

MPAA
cut

15 cert

MPAA
R Rated

93:25s 1999 US drama by Roger Kumble.
With Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon. IMDb

No BBFC cuts to the cinema release and 1999-2000 Columbia/TriStar videos/DVDS

From article from cosmos.net.au :

The following cuts were mentioned in the UK DVD audio commentary with the director, producer and various crew members.

  • At 9:31 a shot of Sarah Michelle Geller actually snorting cocaine from the crucifix pendant was cut, despite how obvious it looks.
  • At 33:34 Sarah Michelle Geller says, Enough with the girl scout stories. Just fuck her already when Selma Blair's character is showing off to Ronald, her cello teacher.

Cruel Intentions originally scored a US NC-17 rating. The MPAA said that these minor moments had to be removed before an R rating was possible.

 v          Cruel Jaws - 1995 Italy / USA action comedy horror by Bruno Mattei (as William Snyder).


 X   Cruel Jaws

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  • Jaws 5
Cruel Jaws is a 1995 Italy / USA action comedy horror by Bruno Mattei (as William Snyder).
Starring David Luther, George Barnes Jr and Scott Silveria. IMDb

Exists as s standard home video version and a Japanese version/Snyder Cut.

Promotional Material

He defied all laws of good taste and international copyright with SHOCKING DARK and ROBOWAR. He reset the bar for batsh*t crazy ItaloHorror with RATS: NIGHT OF TERROR and HELL OF THE LIVING DEAD. And in 1995, legendary director Bruno Mattei - here as 'William Snyder' - stunned the civilized world with this ultimate sharksploitation saga that liberally borrows characters, plot and footage from Joe D'Amato's DEEP BLOOD and Enzo G. Castellari's THE LAST SHARK (and that's just the tip of a very litigious fin).

Versions

uncut
Japanese Version
Snyder Cut
MPAA Unrated 90:44s US: The Japanese Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2020 Severin [home video + Japanese versions] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2020 Severin [home video + Japanese versions] R1 DVD at US Amazon

The Promotional material describes this as Snyder's extra-violent Japanese cut

uncut
Home Video Version
MPAA Unrated85:33s
US: The Home Video Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2020 Severin [home video + Japanese versions] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2020 Severin [home video + Japanese versions] R1 DVD at US Amazon
 v          Cruel Passion - 1977 UK/West Germany/Italy drama by Chris Boger.


 X   Cruel Passion

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  • Amori vizi e depravazioni di Justine
  • De Sade's Justine
  • Justine
  • Justine - Grausame Leidenschaften
  • The Marquis de Sade's Justine
Cruel Passion is a 1977 UK/West Germany/Italy drama by Chris Boger.
With Koo Stark, Martin Potter and Lydia Lisle. YouTube icon IMDb
2:46s cut by the BBFC for 1977 cinema release and 1986 VHS. Cut by 19s for 1994 VHS. Uncut for 2012 DVD. US releases used the UK cut and then the uncut version.
Summary Review: Koo Stark is good as Justine

Justine is a nubile young virgin cast out of a French orphanage and thrust into a depraved world of prostitution.

She slips into a life of debauchery, torture, whipping, slavery and salaciousness. Meanwhile, her brazen, flirtatious and liberated sister Juliette ironically receives nothing but happiness and reward for her wanton behaviour.

Koo Stark is good as Justine, innocent, naive, and of course, beautiful. The film has great period detail is beautifully shot.

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

94:45s UK: Passed 18 uncut with previous BBFC cuts waived for strong sex and scenes of sexual violence:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
18s
18

MPAA
Unrated

94:46s UK: Passed 18 after 18s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1994 Jezebel VHS

US: Cut as per the UK version and MPAA Unrated for:

  • 2008 Redemption/Image R1 DVD
BBFC cut
2:46s
X cert 96:31s
=92:08s

submitted
99:24s =95:25s

UK: Passed X (18) after 2:46s BBFC cuts for:
  • 1986 AVR VHS
  • 1977 cinema release
 v          Cruising - 1980 US police drama by William Friedkin.


 X   Cruising

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  • William Friedkin's Cruising
Cruising is a 1980 US police drama by William Friedkin.
With Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino and Karen Allen. YouTube icon IMDb

The film was cut in the US for an MPAA R rating. The film was further cut for cinema release, VHS and DVD in 2003. The BBFC cuts were waived for 18 rated DVD release in 2007.

Versions

BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut

cut:
run: 101:45s
pal: 97:41s

best available
best
available

18

MPAA R

UK: Passed 18 uncut with BBFC cuts waived for:

US: Uncut and MPAA R Rated for:

Thanks to Daniel, May 2008: Subliminally Different

Has anyone else noticed that although the new director's cut recently released in the UK restores the previously censored subliminal footage, the footage itself is different. In the original version, the footage was darkish but still distinct and in colour. In the new version it's bright, scratchy and in black & white! It doesn't even look like the same footage, and is clearly discernibly during normal playback which was not the case in the original version. Is it still genuine hardcore footage? It appears Channel 5's uncut screening was of even more value than I first thought.

Censorship Reversed?

Now Cruising has been released on DVD for the first time. First off, the movie has been re-mastered and looks like a different film. What was murky or muffled before, now is crystal clear, especially the soundtrack.

Presumably this is the undoing of the censorship required for a US R Rating. William Friedkin spoke of MPAA censorship and cuts to obtain an R for Cruising. See article from clickonline.com

William Friedkin : Darkening or bits of smoke over a shot. I've done that with Cruising, where I went back 50 times before I got an R.

CLICK Magazine : Was it worth it?

William Friedkin: Well I'm happy the film was out but without their interference and small-mindedness and their censorship which is what it is. They hate that word. If they read that I've called them censors they will freak out.

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 1s
run: 101:23s
pal: 97:20s
18UK: Passed 18 after 1s of BBFC cuts with most previous cuts waived for:
  • 2003 FilmFour DVD not released

The BBFC commented:

  • Three compulsory cuts for 18 required to remove sight of explicit anal penetration by penis in two murder scenes

Presumably these cuts are to the much talked about subliminal shots.

Note that when Channel 4 screened The Celluloid Closet a few years ago as part of a gay film season, this documentary (a survey of homosexuality in the movies) included clips from this film, one of which was the cut sequence of (almost) subliminal anal penetration building up to a murder. These were fairly rapid film inserts, but you couldn't fail to notice them.

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 39s
run: 100:53s
pal: 96:51s
18UK: Passed 18 after 39s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1997 Warner Maverick Directors VHS

The BBFC cuts were:

  • 30 seconds were removed from the 1st murder, 7 shots. About 19 seconds removed of the killer gliding the knife over the victim's body. To bridge the gap, a shot which turns up later, (the killer grabbing something to tie the victim up with) is run here instead. 2 more shots removed of the killer tying up the victim. During the stabbing, 4 shots were removed, 2 of these shots were subliminal images showing hardcore anal penetration.
  • ~29minutes into the film, a camera pan across one of the gay bars has lost 6 seconds (Just before the guy asks Pacino about the hankie).

There still exists one other subliminal shot during the peepshow murder, the image is so dark it looks like nothing. It's cut into the shot of the knife going into the victim's back.

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 54s
run: 99:43s
pal: 95:44s
18UK: Passed 18 after 54s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1987 Tower VHS
  • 1987 Warner VHS
  • 1980 cinema release
 v          Cry of a Prostitute - 1974 Italy crime drama by Andrea Bianchi.


 X   Cry of a Prostitute

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  • Cry of the Prostitute
  • Those Who Count
  • Quelli che contano
Cry of a Prostitute is a 1974 Italy crime drama by Andrea Bianchi.
Starring Henry Silva, Barbara Bouchet and Fausto Tozzi. IMDb
Exists as an Italian Version and an International Version.

Summary Notes

Thriller Starring Henry Silva and Barbara Bouchet. She Left Prostitution only to find Murder! Shes a former prostitute, now married to a gang boss dealing in black market currency and illicit drug traffic. He is a cold-blooded killer: a 'mob hitman' sent to Italy to pacify rival gangs impeding on Mafia operations, when the ex hooker falls for the underworld assassin all hell breaks loose as the rival gangs turn the tables & make him their target.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Italian Version
run: 97:16s
pal: 93:23s
MPAA UnratedI taly: The Italian Version is uncut.
uncut
International Version
run: 96:12s
pal: 92:21s
MPAA RUS: The International Version has been shortened
cut
cut
cut:
run: 95:44s
pal: 91:54s
MPAA UnratedUS: Cut for

See article from dvdcompare.net :

The sleeve lists it as uncut in the description. Unfortunately it appears a line of a dialogue and a quick shot of a severed head are missing so it is not entirely uncut.

 v          Cry of the Banshee - 1970 UK horror by Gordon Hessler.


 X   Cry of the Banshee

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  • Banshî no sakebi
Cry of the Banshee is a 1970 UK horror by Gordon Hessler.
Starring Vincent Price, Essy Persson and Hilary Heath. Youtube link IMDb
Cut in the US for a PG Rating. There is also an uncut UK version rated X for 1970 cinema release and 15 for 2008 DVD.
Summary Notes

In Elizabethan England, a wicked lord massacres nearly all the members of a coven of witches, earning the enmity of their leader, Oona. Oona calls up a magical servant, a "banshee", to destroy the lord's family. (The "banshee" of this tale bears no resemblance to the normal usage of the term!)

Versions

BBFC uncut
Uncut
15

X

MPAA
Unrated

87:25s

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence and horror for:
  • 2009 Studiocanal R2 DVD at UK Amazon released on 12th January 2009
UK: Passed X (18) uncut for:
  • 1970 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

  • 2016 Shout! Factory Vincent Price Collection III [UK + US Version] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon
mpaa cut
cut
US Version
15

MPAA PG
MPAA

83:12s

UK: The cut US Version was passed 15 for:
  • 1988 Guild Home VHS
 v          Cry Uncle - 1971 USA sex comedy by John G Avildsen.


 X   Cry Uncle

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  • Super Dick
  • American Oddballs
Cry Uncle is a 1971 USA sex comedy by John G Avildsen.
With Jackson Beck, Pamela Gruen and Allen Garfield. IMDb
Initially banned by the BBFC for 1972 cinema release but it was later passed X after heavy cuts. The film was further cut for 18 rated VHS in 1987. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Notes

Private detective takes on a case and gets mixed up in murder, sex and blackmail.

Cry Uncle! is a real curiosity piece...a raunchy, sex- and naked body-filled detective yarn with decent acting, some genuine laughs, some amazingly tasteless scenes, and one brief bit of hardcore porn involving a 65-year-old man. Oh, yeah, and it was directed by the guy who would eventually bring you Rocky and The Karate Kid.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 87m
pal: 84m
MPAA RUS: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

From IMDb:

It is highly unusual for an MPAA R rated movie to include visible sexual genital contact, although the impact of this scene is greatly reduced by it being shown in the negative.
cut
cut
US: The Prism VHS release was cut
cut
total
cut: ~10m
run: 77:08s
pal: 74:03s

BBFC cut
1:10s

cut
pre-cut

18UK: A pre-cut version was passed 18 after 1:10s of further BBFC cuts for:
  • 1987 Global Sales VHS titled American Oddballs
BBFC cut
cut
cut: ~5m
run: 82m
pal: 79m
X certUK: Passed X after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1972 cinema release titled Cry Uncle
  • 1972 cinema release titled Super Dick
banned
banned
run: 87m
pal: 84m
rejectedUK: Banned by the BBFC for:
  • 1972 cinema release
 v          Cry Wolf


 X   Cry Wolf

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Cry Wolf

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert

MPAA
Unrated

90:49s 2005 US mystery drama by Jeff Wadlow

The Unrated Version was passed 12 uncut for:

The US release is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC uncut

MPAA
10s

12A cert

MPAA
PG-13

89:58s Presumably the cut PG-13 US Theatrical Version was passed 12A without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2005 cinema release

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com . The PG-13 version lost 10s as the violence is toned down.

 v          Cry-Baby


 X   Cry-Baby

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Cry-Baby

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

MPAA
PG-13

87:36s 1990 US musical comedy by John Waters.
With Johnny Depp, Ricki Lake and Amy Locane. YouTube icon IMDb

UK: The Director's Cut was passed 15 uncut for:

US: The Director's Cut is MPAA PG-13 rated for:

The extra material added for the Director's cut is enjoyable and worth having. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

BBFC uncut

MPAA
cut

12 cert

15 cert

MPAA
PG-13

81:20s UK: The cut Theatrical Version was passed 12 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2011 Universal Online
  • 2011 Universal R0 Blu-ray
  • 2011 Universal R2 DVD
  • 1990 cinema release
UK: The cut Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for
  • 1990 CIC VHS

Note that in 1990, 12 certificates weren't available for video so were generally moved up to 15.

This version suffers from strong language being beeped out

 v          Crying Freeman: The Hostages


 X   Crying Freeman: The Hostages

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  • Crying Freeman 4: Oshu Tôgoku
  • Crying Freeman 4: A Taste of Revenge
  • Crying Freeman 4: The Hostages
Crying Freeman: The Hostages

Versions

3s 1847:23s 1991 Japanese anime by Shigemori Yamauchi

The BBFC cut the 1994 Manga video by 3s

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com :

  • When Freeman kills his devotee. What is missing is him jumping and ramming the knife into her chest via her naked breast.

The uncut US Blu-ray is available via UK Amazon
The uncut region 1 DVD is available via US Amazon

 v          Crying Freeman 5: The Impersonator


 X   Crying Freeman 5: The Impersonator

Link Here
  • Crying Freeman 5: Senjô no kishimojin
  • Crying Freeman 5: Abduction in Chinatown
Crying Freeman 5: The Impersonator

Versions

17s 1847:49s

1992 Japanese anime by Harunisa Okamoto

The BBFC cut the Manga video by 17s in 1994

The uncut region 1 DVD is available via US Amazon

 v          Crying Freeman 6: The Russian Connection


 X   Crying Freeman 6: The Russian Connection

Link Here
  • Crying Freeman Kanketsu hen: Mumyô ryûsha
  • Crying Freeman 6: The Guiding Light of Memory
Crying Freeman 6: The Russian Connection

Versions

58s 1849:31s 1993 Japanese anime by Shigemori Yamauchi

The BBFC cut the Manga video by 58s in 1995

Cut as described by a BBFC examiner: The sequence begins as a purely pornographic representation of sex as Freeman makes love to a woman while thinking aloud about his next hit and then abruptly shifts to sexualised violence when he inserts the barrel of his gun between the woman's legs with his finger still on the trigger.

The uncut region 1 DVD is available via US Amazon

 v          Crystal


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46s 1884:53s 1991 Hong Kong action film by Hsia Hsu

The BBFC cut the 1993 TVB video by 46s.

Thanks to Bleach:

  • At 7 mins - In cockfight sequence, remove all sight of birds in contact.

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