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 v          Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 1998 USA comedy adventure drama by Terry Gilliam.


 X   Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a 1998 USA comedy adventure drama by Terry Gilliam.
Starring Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro and Tobey Maguire. BBFC link 2020 IMDb

A Director's Cut has been released in Germany but strangely it does not seem to have been of interest anywhere else

Summary Notes

The big-screen version of Hunter S. Thompson's seminal psychedelic classic about his road trip across Western America as he and his large Samoan lawyer searched desperately for the "American dream"... they were helped in large part by the huge amount of drugs and alcohol kept in their convertible, The Red Shark.

Versions

uncut
Director's Cut
FSK 16Germany: The Director's Cut is FSK-16 rated for:

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . The Director's Cut contains 2:24s of extra non-contentious material and seems to have been commissioned by the Criterion Collection..

uncut
Theatrical Version
run: 118:10s
pal: 113:26s
18UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for frequent drug use, strong language and sex references for:
  • 2023 Arrow Video R0 4K Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2023 Arrow Video Amazon VoD [UK] at UK Amazon #ad
  • 2019 Arrow Video (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2016 Fabulous Films R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2013 cinema release
  • 2010 Universal R0 Blu-ray
  • 2008 Universal R2 DVD
  • 1999 Universal R2 VHS
  • 1999 CIC R2 VHS
  • 1998 cinema release
 v          Fear City - 1984 USA crime mystery thriller by Abel Ferrara.


 X   Fear City

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  • New York 2H du matin
Fear City is a 1984 USA crime mystery thriller by Abel Ferrara.
Starring Tom Berenger, Billy Dee Williams and Jack Scalia. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut for a US R rating. Further cut for US TV ,and this TV version was further cut by the BBFC for cinema and VHS. The R rated version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts in 2000 and for 2008 DVD. In the US it is also available as an MPAA Unrated Director's Cut.
Summary Notes

Strippers in Manhattan are being stalked and murdered by a psycho. A hard-nosed police detective and a conflicted ex-boxer-turned-private-eye, hired by the strip club owners, set out to find him before he strikes again.

Versions

uncut
Director's Cut
run: 96:42s
pal: 92:50s
18

Netherlands

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 18 uncut for sexualised nudity, strong bloody violence:
  • 2022 101 Films Limited video

Netherlands: The Dutch DVD is uncut for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

There was also an uncut French DVD that featured the TV version padding as an extra

BBFC uncut

mpaa cut
cut

run: 94:55s
pal: 91:07s
18

MPAA R

UK: The R rated version was passed without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2007 2 Entertain DVD
  • 2000 MIA VHS

Update from Starz Forum :

The US "R" rated video from Thorn EMI/HBO has a mixture of bits and pieces both from the edited for TV UK video release and the Dutch uncut video version.

  • Most of the dialogue is unchanged but Billy Dee Williams last line in the UK version, Maybe you are, take him home , is here, and not the one from the Dutch release, Get him out of here! As this alters the tone of the ending, maybe this was requested by the distributors. Also, the music at the end is a reprise of the song "New York Dolls" heard in the UK version, not the instrumental heard over the Dutch version.
BBFC cut
1:10s
+
TV
pre-cuts
7:00s
cut: ~8:10s
run: 95:17s
pal: 91:28s
18UK: The butchered US TV Version was further cut by the BBFC by 1:10s for:
  • 1994 Lumiere VHS
  • 1986 EMI VHS
  • 1986 cinema release

Pre- Cut for US TV by approximately 7 minutes (but padded out by an extra 6 minutes of TV version material).

  1. All strip club scenes have been shortened
  2. All murders reduced especially that of Rae Dawn Chong.
  3. The killer practising his nunchucks in his own room rather predictably gets the chop...
  4. ... as does their use in attack on a woman in the park
  5. Michael Gazzo's Shit, I'd give my only nut becomes Shoot, I'd give my only son
 v          Fear in the Night - 1972 UK mystery thriller by Jimmy Sangster.


 X   Fear in the Night

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Fear in the Night is a 1972 UK mystery thriller by Jimmy Sangster.

Never cut. See Hammer Films: Fear in the Night
 v          Fear is the Master - 1983 documentary by Cynthia Connop.


 X   Fear is the Master

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Fear is the Master is a 1983 documentary by Cynthia Connop.
Starring Osho. IMDb

Exists as a Censored Version and an Uncensored Version.
Summary Notes

In this hard-hitting cinematic document, ex-followers reveal secrets of life under the domination of India's infamous free sex guru, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, self-proclaimed God of the Universal. We see how Rajneesh combines an eerie charisma with scientific mind control techniques to make his disciples psychically dependent on him. For the guru, this web of control means a regal lifestyle (he had nearly a hundred Rolls-Royces at his disposal). But for his followers, called sannyasins, living in the shadow of the Master means giving up family ties, working eighteen hours a day, seven days a week, for no pay and always being available to satisfy the sexual whims of the gurus hierarchy. Wielding millions of dollars with an iron fist, Rajneesh and his henchmen built a 100 square-mile separate state in rural Oregon, U.S.A. complete with a highly armed sannyasin security force. Like the tragic residents of Jonestown, the inhabitants of Rancho Rajneesh were taught to fear law enforcement ...

Versions

uncut
Uncensored Version
MPAA Unrated ~60:00s US: The Uncensored Version is MPAA Unrated for:
cut
Censored Version
MPAA Unrated ~60:00s US: There is also a similarly packaged version proclaiming itself as the Censored Version. Possibly for those Christian fundamentalists that prefer their strong language bleeped.
 v          Fear No Evil - 1981 USA horror by Frank LaLoggia.


 X   Fear No Evil

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  • Lucifer
  • Mark of the Beast
Fear No Evil is a 1981 USA horror by Frank LaLoggia.
Starring Stefan Arngrim, Elizabeth Hoffman and Kathleen Rowe McAllen. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS in 1987. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.

Summary Notes

18 yr old high school student Andrew looks human in every way but in reality he is the Incarnation of Satan himself. Two archangels name Mikhail and Gabrielle (who are in human form) are sent from heaven to stop him before his evil takes over the world.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 99m
pal: 95m
MPAA RUS: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 8s
run: 98:30s
pal: 94:34s
sub: 94:42s
18UK: Passed 18 after 8s of BBFC cuts
  • 1997 BMG VHS
 v          Fearless


 X   Fearless

Link Here
  • Huo Yuan Jia
  • Jet Li's Fearless
  • Legend of a Fighter
Fearless

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

140:54s
=135:16s
2006 China/Hong Kong/US action film by Ronny Yu.
With Jet Li, Shidô Nakamura and Betty Sun. IMDb

The Director's cut was passed 15 uncut for:

  • 2008 Universal (Director's Cut + UK Theatrical) R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon

The US release featuring the Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:

Other versions:

  • US Theatrical Version was cut to achieve a PG-13 Rating
  • Thai Theatrical Version featuring an extra fight with the Thai boxer called Bei Cha
  • Hong King Theatrical Version

Summary Review: Last for Jet Li

Fearless is inspired by the life of Huo Yuan Jia, real-life Chinese martial arts master. Jet Li plays this legendary figure, whose martial arts style and fearless fight helped the people in China regain their pride in the early 20th century when China was intimidated and humiliated by the growing Western and Japanese powers.

In Fearless Jet Li has shown his best performance since Once Upon A Time In China and the fight scenes (choreographed by Yuen Woo Ping) are all fantastic, sometimes visceral, and sometimes graceful, and always powerful. Good and smooth editing and gorgeous production designs also help greatly to create the background.

Fearless is a first-rate martial arts action film.

BBFC uncut 15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

99:22s The UK Theatrical Cut/Western Cut/US Unrated Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2008 Universal (Director's Cut + UK Theatrical) R0 Blu-ray
  • 2006 Universal R2 DVD
  • 2006 cinema release

See article from dvdcompare.net

Director Ronny Yu reduced the length of 'Fearless' from 143 minutes to 103 minutes to speed up the pacing of the movie. The subplot with Michelle Yeoh has been cut. In the original cut the story of Huo Yuanjia is told by Miss Yang an Olympic official. In the early part of the movie Huo Yuanjia is in exile in a Thai village and to save a boy from being punished for stealing an ox, he is forced into a match with a local boxer, played by Somluck Kamsing. Ronny Yu made the cut after audiences from an internal screening criticized the film for being too slow and the Olympic sub-story being too irrelevant to the main plot.

See further pictorial details at www.bulletsnbabesdvd.com

 v          Fearless Hyena II - 1983 Hong Kong action film by Chuan Chen.


 X   Fearless Hyena II

Link Here
  • Long teng hu yue
  • Fearless Hyena 2
Fearless Hyena II is a 1983 Hong Kong action film by Chuan Chen.
Starring Jackie Chan, Dean Shek and James Tien. IMDb

Always uncut and 18 rated in the UK. There exists in inconsequential extended Japanese version.

Summary Notes

A pair of evil kung-fu artists, Heaven and Earth, are slaughtering the entire Yin-Yang brotherhood. The movie opens with two members of the brotherhood and their two male children being chased by Heaven, Earth, and miscellaneous bad guys. The two members get away separately with their children. Twenty years later, we see Chan Lung (Jackie Chan) as he hunts frogs and snakes and keeps them in his pants. You learn he was one of the boys. The other is a lazy man who uses windmill-driven levers to deliver things to and from bedside, even a chamberpot and breakfast. Eventually, their respective paternal figures are killed, and they are forced to fight Heaven and Earth.

 v   The Fearless Vampire Killers - 1967 UK comedy horror by Roman Polanski.


 X   The Fearless Vampire Killers

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  • Dance of the vampires
  • The Fearless Vampire Killers or
  • Pardon Me But Your Teeth are in my Neck
The Fearless Vampire Killers is a 1967 UK comedy horror by Roman Polanski.
Starring Jack MacGowran, Roman Polanski and Alfie Bass. IMDb
Heavily shortened in the US for the original theatrical release. Cut in the UK for an 'A" rated cinema release in 1967. Uncut and 15 rated for VHS in 1986 but 12 rated since 1995. US home video releases are uncut and MPAA Unrated.
Summary Review: Jokes and Atmosphere

The film perfectly captures the atmosphere of a snow- covered Transylvania, plagued by the sinister menace of an evil that the locals would rather keep under wraps. When the hapless Alfred (Roman Polanski) and his master Professor Abronsius (Jack MacGowran) arrive at an inn for the night, they stumble upon a community reluctant to discuss their embarrassing secret.

The exaggeratedly Jewish local innkeeper Shagal (played brilliantly by Alfie Bass) does his best to feign ignorance, as nearly all of the villagers clam up tight, but the game is afoot. Add to the recipe the beautiful innkeeper's daughter (the simply lovely Sharon Tate) with whom Alfred falls instantly in love, and the scene is set for a wonderful tale of good over evil in the twilight world of the un-dead.

There are many subtle jokes along the way, as well as some very obvious slapstick, but the lair of the vampires is truly menacing and with a haunting score to emphasise the plot, this film simply works on many levels.

Uncut Version

uncut
uncut
run: 107:18s
pal: 103:00s
12 cert

15 cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 12 uncut for:
  • 2004 Warner R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 1999 Terrovision VHS
  • 1995 Warner VHS as The Fearless Vampire Killers

Passed 15 uncut for:

  • 1986 MGM/UA VHS as Dance of the Vampires

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

  • 2019 Warner Archives (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon titled The Fearless Vampire Killers
  • 2004 Warner R1 DVD at US Amazon titled The Fearless Vampire Killers
BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 108:16s
sub: 103:56s
A CertPassed A (PG) after BBFC cuts for category for:
  • 1967 cinema release as The Fearless Vampire Killers
  • 1967 cinema release as Dance of the Vampires

From IMDB:

  • Heavy cuts were made by the BBFC to the scene of Von Krolock attacking Sarah in her bath in order for the film to receive an A certificate.

US Theatrical Version

mpaa cut
shortened
cut: 20m
run: 87m
pal: 84m
MPAA
approved
US: The US Theatrical Version was significantly shortened. From IMDb:

This film was originally released in the United States in an edited version shortened by approximately 20 minutes. All actors voices redubbed to make them more American-sounding, the music was slightly altered and a cartoon prologue featuring Abronsius & Alfred was added. This was done by producer Martin Ransohoff without Roman Polanski's approval. Other edits included the shortening of the trip to Krolock's castle, the shots of Shagal watching the maid cleaning the floor as he stomps the sauerkraut, and Alfred searching for the mysterious voice in the castle corridors.

Upon seeing this American version, Polanski tried to have his name removed from the credits.

 v          Feast II: Sloppy Seconds - 2008 USA action comedy horror by John Gulager.


 X   Feast II: Sloppy Seconds

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Feast II: Sloppy Seconds is a 2008 USA action comedy horror by John Gulager.
Starring Jenny Wade, Diane Ayala Goldner and Martin Klebba. IMDb

Generally distributed uncut but a cut version was created for release at US Blockbuster were Unrated Version were banned.
Summary Notes

The monsters have made it into a small neighboring town in the middle of nowhere and the locals have to band with the survivors of the bar' slaughter to figure out how to survive.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
18

MPAA Unrated

93:00s

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence and gore for:
  • 2010 Optimum Releasing [Part Subtitled] video
  • 2010 Optimum Releasing VoD
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
mpaa cut
cut
2:55s
MPAA R 93:04s

US: A cut R rated version was prepared for Blockbuster video

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com

 v          Feast III: The Happy Finish - 2009 USA action comedy horror by John Gulager.


 X   Feast III: The Happy Finish

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  • Feast 3
Feast III: The Happy Finish is a 2009 USA action comedy horror by John Gulager.
Starring Jenny Wade, Martin Klebba and Carl Anthony Payne II. IMDb
Generally released uncut and MPAA Unrated but there also exists a cut version nominally for the R rating requiring Blockbusters.
Summary Notes

The survivors are saved by the mysterious prophet, Short Bus Gus, who seemingly has the ability to control the beasts. He leads them into the sewers as they travel to the big city. Along the way they get help from karate expert Jean-Claude Seagal and learn that the beasts originate from a place called "The Hive." Armed with this knowledge, they decide to fight back and destroy the beasts once and for all.

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA Unrated

73:40s UK: The Unrated Version was passed 18 uncut for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

mpaa cut
4:29s
MPAA R US: Nominally cut for an MPAA R rating for videos sold/rented through the likes of Blockbuster.

See pictorial cuts from movie-censorship.com reports that the producers of the series are rather gaming the censors with their Unrated Versions and suggests that maybe all the Unrated Versions would readily qualify for an R rating if they were to be submitted.

 v          Feel the Noise


 X   Feel the Noise

Link Here

Feel the Noise

Versions

12s 12 cert85:29s 2007 US music drama by Alejandro Chomski

The BBFC cut 12s for:

  • 2010 Anchor Bay R2 DVD

The BBFC explained:

  • A compulsory cut was required to a scene of animal cruelty (in this instance two birds goaded to fury and seen pecking and fighting each other during a cockfight)
 v          Felicity - 1979 Australian erotic drama by John D Lamond


 X   Felicity

Link Here

Felicity is a 1979 Australian erotic drama by John D Lamond
Starring Glory Annen and Chris Milne. Youtube link IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for cinema and VHS. There is a Director's Cut that was passed 18 uncut by the BBFC and is MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Review: Glory Glory

An Australian answer to Emmanuelle that is a bit short on plot but seems to have hit the mark with the innocent fresh sensuality of the lovely Canadian actress, Glory Annen.

The softcore action starts off in a boarding school and then off to the almost mandatory Far East for further education.

Versions

uncut
Director's Cut
18

MPAA
Unrated

93:57s
=90:12s
UK: The Director's Cut was passed 18 uncut for:
2008 Severin DVD no sign of an actual release though

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

BBFC uncut

cut
pre-cut

1888:19s UK: A short presumably cut version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1991 Tower VHS
BBFC cutX cert 92:43s
=89:00s
UK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for
  • 1979 cinema release
 v          Fellini's Casanova - 1976 Italy / USA historical romance by Federico Fellini.


 X   Fellini's Casanova

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  • Casanova
  • Il Casanova di Federico Fellini
Fellini's Casanova is a 1976 Italy / USA historical romance by Federico Fellini.
Starring Donald Sutherland, Tina Aumont and Cicely Browne. IMDb
Passed X uncut for 1977 cinema release. A shorter version was passed 18 on VHS then 15 on DVD and Blu-ray
Summary Notes

Casanova is a libertine, collecting seductions and sexual feats. But he is really interested in someone, and is he really an interesting person ? Is he really alive ?

Versions

BBFC uncut
Video Version
15

18

147:44s

UK: A short version was passed 15 uncut for moderate sex and brief strong nudity for: UK: A short version was passed 18 uncut for:
  • 1987 CBS/Fox VHS titled Fellini's Casanova

Video versions are shorter than the Original Version released in cinemas.

BBFC uncut
Original Version
X163:07s
=156:36s

UK: A long Version was passed X (18) uncut for:
  • 1977 cinema release titled Casanova
 v          Female Animal


 X   Female Animal

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Female Animal

Versions

cut X cert

1970 US drama by Jerry Gross

The BBFC cut the 1971 cinema release.

The original running time was 82:55s

The uncut region 1 DVD is available at US Amazon

See review from IMDb : Eurotrash

On the surface, this looks like one of those erotic 60s art-house flicks which were imported by American entrepreneurs solely for their sex content. It even possesses the de rigueur subtext exposing the moneyed class for its decadence and its exploitation of the naive masses. However, it's all a scam -- it was intentionally made in Puerto Rico by these self-same American entrepreneurs to resemble a European flick -- and quite successfully so.

The film is well enough constructed and filmed to be watchable, with plenty of nudity, though it's overly melodramatic and dully predictable for long stretches. As well, there are a couple of psychedelic sequences for Swinging Sixties buffs. The star Angelique is quite a dish and is not averse to shedding her threads at the least provocation. At the same time, the filmmakers strive to offend conservative viewers (in true pseudo-Euro style) by including a lascivious hypocritical priest among the sordid proceedings, by using a soda bottle as an erotic device, and by being a bit unsubtle about Angelique's relationship with her housecat.

 v   The Female Bunch - 1971 USA action crime western by Al Adamson and John 'Bud' Cardos (uncredited).


 X   The Female Bunch

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  • A Time to Run
The Female Bunch is a 1971 USA action crime western by Al Adamson and John 'Bud' Cardos (uncredited).
Starring Lon Chaney Jr, Russ Tamblyn and Jennifer Bishop. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated cinema release in 1973. Later uncut on 18 rated VHS. Uncut and MPAA R Rated in the US.

Summary Notes

After a string of bad times with men, Sandy tries to kill herself. Co-waitress Libby saves her and takes her to meet some female friends of hers who live on a ranch in the desert. Grace, the leader of the gang, puts Sandy through her initiation and they get on with the real job of running drugs across the Mexican border, hassling poor farmers, taking any man they please, and generally raising a little hell. Soon Sandy becomes unsure if this is the life for her, but it may be too late to get out.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 84:10s
pal: 80:48s
18 1980

MPAA R

UK: Passed 18 uncut:
  • 1986 Motion Pictures On VHS
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated

uncut
uncut
run: 84:05s
pal: 80:43s
MPAA UnratedUS: A version suffering print damage is MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2020 Severin Films Al Adamson Collection Limited Edition RA Blu-ray at US Amazon

Some scenes suffered print damage and footage has been removed. The damaged footage can be seen in the disk extras

BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 83:51s
X 1970UK: Passed X (18) after compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 1973 cinema release

 v   The Female Response - 1973 USA drama by Tim Kincaid.


 X   The Female Response

Link Here
  • Everybody's At It
The Female Response is a 1973 USA drama by Tim Kincaid.
Starring Raina Barrett, Jacque Lynn Colton and Michaela Hope. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 1973 cinema release

Versions

BBFC cut
~3:00s
X cert UK: Passed X after compulsory BBFC cuts for:
  • 1973 cinema release
 v          Female Trouble - 1974 USA crime comedy horror by John Waters.


 X   Female Trouble

Link Here

Female Trouble is a 1974 USA crime comedy horror by John Waters.
With Divine, David Lochary and Mary Vivian Pearce. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS releases but 18 uncut since 2007 DVD. Uncut and NC-17 rated in the US.
Summary Notes

The life and times of Dawn Davenport, showing her progress from loving schoolgirl to crazed mass murderer - all of which stems from her parents' refusal to buy her cha-cha heels for Christmas. She runs away from home, is raped, becomes a single mother, criminal and glamorous model before her inevitable rendezvous with the electric chair...

It is occasionally vulgar but all for good measure and although gross out, it has a hard impact that makes you feel for the characters...and what characters they are, Aunt Ida is scene stealing.

It's basically a really dirty Carry On movie...only far classier...and arguably more enjoyable... It may offend some people.

A genuinely great film from the Pope of Trash John Waters who has to be one of my favourite directors due to him taking the piss out of everyday life and pushing humor beyond the boundaries.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 97:32s
pal: 93:38s
18

MPAA NC-17

MPAA X

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong sex and nudity for:

US: Uncut and MPAA NC-17 rated for:

US: Uncut and MPAA X rated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 5s
run: 97:32s
pal: 93:38s
18UK: Passed 18 after 5s of compulsory BBFC cuts for:
  • 1991 Castle VHS

From Cult Movie Forums :

  • This is missing the scene where Earl tries to 'seduce' Taffy with his (literally) scabby cock being cut.
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 3s
run: 97:15s
pal: 93:22s
18UK: Passed 18 after 3s of compulsory BBFC cuts for:
  • 1988 Palace VHS
 v          Female Vampire - 1973 French/Belgian erotic horror by Jess Franco.


 X   Female Vampire

Link Here
  • Les Avaleuses (hardcore version)
  • Bare Breasted Countess
  • The Black Countess
  • La Comtess aux Seins Nu
  • La Comtesse Noire
  • Entfesselte Begierde
  • Erotic Killer
  • Erotkill
  • Erotikiller
  • Jacula
  • Yacula
  • The Last Thrill
  • The Loves of Irina
  • Sicarius: The Midnight Party
  • Verentahrima Morsian
Female Vampire is a 1973 French/Belgian erotic horror by Jess Franco.
With Lina Romay, Jack Taylor and Alice Arno. See Melon Farmers linkYouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for VHS and DVD until 2002. Passed 18 uncut for 2017 DVD. There's a non-sex Erotikill Version, a softcore version, and a hardcore inserts version titles Les Avaleuses.

Versions

uncut
hardcore
run: 109:18s
pal: 104:56s
Germany flagGermany: The hardcore version is available on X Rated Kult Video
uncut
softcore
run: 100:29s
pal: 96:28s
18

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Softcore Version was passed 18 uncut for strong sex, nudity, sexual violence with all previous BBFC cuts waived for:

US: The Softcore Version is MPAA Unrated for:

cut
cut
cut:
run: 72m
pal: 69m
MPAA UnratedUS: The Erotikill horror version is MPAA Unrated for:

This version is missing the erotic elements

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 1:51s
run: 98:20s
pal: 94:24s
18UK: The softcore version was passed 18 after 1:51s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 2002 Arrow R2 DVD

The BBFC commented:

  • Cut required to remove sight of non-consenting woman being stripped and forced to engage in sex with two other women
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 6:12s
run: 95:43s
pal: 91:53s
18UK: The Softcore Version was passed 18 after 6:12s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1994 Redemption VHS

The softcore version has been well hacked by the BBFC but the film is notable because they missed a bit. One of the sex scenes retains about 1s of unsnipped fellatio.

  • Cut to heavily edit the lesbian/bondage scene
  • cut to remove shots of female masturbation
  • cuts to sexual close ups.
 v          Ferdinand - 2017 USA children's cartoon comedy by Carlos Saldanha.


 X   Ferdinand

Link Here
  • Bulius Ferdinandas
Ferdinand is a 2017 USA children's cartoon comedy by Carlos Saldanha.
Starring Kate McKinnon, David Tennant and John Cena. IMDb
BBFC advised category cuts were made for U rated releases in 2017 and 2018. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US.

Summary Notes

Ferdinand, is a a giant bull with a big heart. he is mistaken for a dangerous beast and is captured and torn from his home and family. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team for the ultimate adventure. Set in Spain, Ferdinand proves you can't judge a bull by its cover.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
MPAA PG ~108:00s
=~103:00s
US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
BBFC cut
advised
category
cuts
U 101:34s

UK: Passed U for mild threat, very mild bad language after BBFC advised category cuts:
  • 2018 20th Century Fox video
  • 2017 cinema release

The BBFC commented:

During post-production, the distributor sought and was given advice on how to secure the desired classification. Following this advice, certain changes were made prior to submission

The BBFC further commented in its annual report covering 2017:

The animation contained darker moments of threat, including a scene in which a bull escapes from an abattoir, and a scene which shows a face-off in the bull ring between Ferdinand and the champion matador. The BBFC advised that these moments needed to be toned down in order to achieve the desired U classification.

Scenes of dangerous behaviour involving railway tracks which could be copied were also removed to achieve the U classification.

The distributor resubmitted the film in which the cuts were implemented and the film is now classified U for mild threat, very mild bad language.

 v          Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters


 X   Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters

Link Here

Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters

Versions

21s 1890:30s 1982 Indonesia martial arts film by Jopi Burnama overdubbed with US comedy soundtrack by Charles Kaufman

Thanks to Bleach on The Melon Farmers Forum :

Cut by the BBFC when submitted in 1996.

  • At 72.5 mins - In fight in store-room, close up of knuckle duster was removed.
  • At 73 mins - In outside assault scene featuring man in garden, close ups of throwing star in man`s hand and embedded in victim`s neck were removed, resuming on victim falling backwards.
  • At 84.5 mins - In fight scene inside room, close up of man holding throwing star was removed.
  • At 86 mins - In same fight, close up of arm being broken with bloody results and subsequent extreme close up of hand holding throwing star were removed, resuming on man in white top.

The region 0 DVD is available at US Amazon which contains original and overdubbed versions

 v   The Festival - 2018 UK comedy by Iain Morris.


 X   The Festival

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The Festival is a 2018 UK comedy by Iain Morris.
Starring Joe Thomas, Hammed Animashaun and Claudia O'Doherty. IMDb

BBFC advised category cuts were made for a 15 rated cinema release in 2018. The cuts were carried over the follow up home video.
Summary Notes

When Nick's girlfriend dumps him at graduation, he has a colossal meltdown in front of the entire university. He's convinced his life is over, but his best mate Shane has the perfect solution: three days at an epic music festival. With the help of "festival aficionado" and certified oddball Amy, Shane tries to get Nick to embrace the music, the mayhem and the mud. From the creators of the Inbetweeners comes The Festival, a movie about friendship, growing up, and going mad in a field.

Versions

BBFC cut
advised
category
cuts
cut:
run: 97:59s
pal: 94:04s
15UK: Passed 15 for strong sex references, crude humour, sex, drug misuse, very strong language after BBFC advised category pre-cuts for:
  • 2018 EIV video
  • 2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • This film was originally seen for advice. The company was advised the film was likely to be classified 18 but that their preferred 15 could be achieved by making reductions to three sequences of crude and sexual behaviour. When the film was submitted for formal classification acceptable reductions has been made the film was classified 15.

The BBFC further commented in its annual report covering 2018:

Festival is a British comedy which follows the misadventures of a group of friends at an outdoor pop concert. We classified it 15 for strong sex references, crude humour, sex, drug misuse, very strong language, but only after the company made cuts:
  • to remove a crude and realistically presented shot of implied ejaculation,
  • to reduce a scene of urination onto a man's face, and
  • to reduce to a minimum a scene of implied sex with a goat, in the context of a pagan ceremony.
            ffolkes - 1980 UK action adventure thriller by Andrew V McLaglen. See North Sea Hijack
 v          Fiebre - 1971 Argentina drama by Amando Bo.


 X   Fiebre

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  • Fever
Fiebre is a 1971 Argentina drama by Amando Bo.
With Isabel Sarli, Armando Bo and Horacio Priani. IMDb
Banned by the BBFC for 1975 cinema release
Summary review from IMDB: Atmosphere of strangeness

In 1968 and 1969, Amando Bo and Isabel Sarli produced their three masterpieces: Carne , Fuego y Fiebre , three films that are unique in the world, three films that influenced John Waters big time and were a clear precedent to his revolutionary work.

Fiebre is an amazing piece of experimental film-making. The idea is Isabel falls in love with a horse . An so we see shots of her touching her breast over imposed with shots of the horse's organ for an hour nd a half. It sounds boring. It's not.

Bo's movies have an atmosphere of strangeness. They deserve a place in film history.

Versions

uncut
uncut
84:43s

VoD:
banned
banned
rejected

MPAA
X Rated

~90:00s
=~86:00s
UK: Banned by the BBFC for
  • 1975 cinema release
 v   The Fiend - 1972 UK horror by Robert Hartford-Davis.


 X   The Fiend

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  • Beware My Brethren
The Fiend is a 1972 UK horror by Robert Hartford-Davis.
With Ann Todd, Patrick Magee and Tony Beckley. Melon Farmers linkYouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for an X rated UK cinema release in 1972. Released uncut internationally and was MPAA R rated in the US. Passed 15 uncut by the BBFC for 2010 DVD.
Summary Review: Rampage of Redemption
As though enough pretty young women to fill a stadium haven't already been murdered in these films, a young man under the influence of a religious cult goes on a rampage of 'redemption,' murdering countless -- what else? -- young women.

Something of a minor horror that is watchable rather than notable. The cinematic style has been likened to the British sex comedies of the time. Patrick Magee provides couple of plus points for the film.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 91:23s
pal: 87:44s
15 cert

MPAA R

UK: Passed 15 uncut for: US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
  • 2018 Vinegar Syndrome RA Blu-ray/R1 DVD Combo titled Beware My Brethren at US Amazon
This release contains a scene comparison between the UK theatrical version and the uncut International version
BBFC cut
cut
cut: ~1:42s
run: 89:46s
pal: 86:11s
sub: 91:33s
sub: 87:53s
pre-cert VHS

X cert

UK: The cut UK cinema version was released on pre-cert video:
  • 1981 Derann VHS titled The Fiend

UK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:

  • 1972 cinema release titled Beware My Brethren
  • 1972 cinema release titled The Fiend

US: The same cut version was released for:

  • 2005 Redemption R1 DVD

From IMDb. Comparison of Derann video with uncut version shown on BBC in 2001:

  • The opening murder in the BBC version includes a more prolonged strangulation scene, as well as some further nudity as Kenny strips his dead victim (Janette Wild). There's also the sight of him removing a watch and necklace from the naked corpse, adding a (slightly out of place) petty criminal element to Kenny's religiously motivated crimes.
  • The title scenes are slightly different, the BBC version plays the title over a still shot of the killer's boots (the rest of the credits appear the same way). The Derann version plays the title over a blue box background.
  • When Kenny first plays the audio tapes back of his killings there is some cutaways to historical torture paintings. The older Derann version includes two brief shots of the same painting, the BBC version contains the same two shots but lingers on them a little longer and goes on to another shot of a second (more graphic) painting.
  • The murder of the prostitute (Terry Quinlan) in toned down in the Derann version (she's beaten around the head off-screen). The BBC version however includes some nasty shots of Kenny ramming his torch into the girl's mouth. Her death from being beaten around the head is no longer shown totally off-screen in the BBC version either.
  • The following scene where Quinlan's body is discovered in cement, is different in the two versions. The BBC version represents this scene with two shots of nudity (the actress obviously found it hard to hold her breath). The Derann version represents it with an odd, (still photograph?) close-up on the girl's face.
  • The last difference is to the 'meat-hook scene' where one of Kenny's victims (Suzanna East) initially drowned is discovered hanging on a meat hook. Both versions play the discovery slightly different, the Derann version includes a brief shot of the girl on the meat hook as well as a second shot that zooms in on the dead girls face. The BBC version begins with an additional long shot of the dead girl, and ends on a second shot, that's actually the first shot we see of the body in the Derann version but is more drawn out. The zoom shot from the Derann version isn't included in the BBC version.
 v          Fierce Creatures


 X   Fierce Creatures

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Fierce Creatures

Versions

12 cert89:15s 1997 release

Language has been cut for a cinema PG but this has been restored on video

 v   The 15:17 To Paris - 2018 USA drama by Clint Eastwood.


 X   The 15:17 To Paris

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The 15:17 To Paris is a 2018 USA drama by Clint Eastwood.
Starring Jenna Fischer, Judy Greer and Jaleel White. IMDb

The film was submitted to the MPAA in December 2017 and was rated R for a sequence of violence and bloody images.

The distributors successfully appealed to the CARA Appeals Board, and got the rating changed to PG-13 for bloody images, violence, some suggestive material, drug references and language.

Summary Notes

American soldiers discover a terrorist plot on a Paris-bound train.

 v   The Fifth Cord - 1971 Italy mystery thriller by Luigi Bazzoni.


 X   The Fifth Cord

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  • Giornata nera per l'ariete
The Fifth Cord is a 1971 Italy mystery thriller by Luigi Bazzoni.
With Franco Nero, Silvia Monti and Wolfgang Preiss. YouTube icon IMDb
Uncut for X rated cinema release in 1972 but cut for 18 rated VHS in 1988. Later passed 18 uncut for 2019 Blu-ray. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Review: Atmospheric giallo
An alcoholic journalist finds himself on the trail of a murderer after the police make him a suspect in their investigation.

A stylish, atmospheric giallo. Great score, great locations, superb cinematography by the great Storaro. The story, however, is quite muddled, but here, the mood makes up for that to a large extent.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 92:45s
pal: 89:02s

18

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
cut: 2s
run: 92:23s
pal: 88:41s

18UK: Passed 18 after 2s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1988 Redemption VHS

The BBFC cuts were:

  • The cut removes a shot of a man slashing a woman's neck with a knife after stalking her for a while.
BBFC uncut
run: 91:30s
pal: 87:50s
X certUK: A short version was passed X (18) without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1972 cinema release
 v   The Fifth Horseman Is Fear - 1965 Czechoslovakia war drama by Zbynek Brynych


 X   The Fifth Horseman Is Fear

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  • ...a pátý jezdec je Strach
  • The Fifth Rider Is Fear
The Fifth Horseman Is Fear is a 1965 Czechoslovakia war drama by Zbynek Brynych
Starring Miroslav Machácek, Olga Scheinpflugová and Zdenka Procházková BBFC link 2020 IMDb
The UK release is missing scenes present in US and Italian release. These scenes described as the Italian Prologue and the notorious Nazi brothel sequence are included as extras in the 2021 Blu-ray release.

Summary Notes

A Jewish doctor in Nazi occupied Czech Republic (then Bohemia and Moravia) risks his life and attempts to regain his identity by assisting a wounded political fugitive.

Versions

BBFC uncut
UK Version
run: 98m
pal: 94m
12UK: The UK Version was passed 12 uncut with a BBFC trigger warning for domestic abuse, moderate sex references, language, injury detail, threat:
  • 2021 Second Run [UK Version + deleted scenes in disk extras] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad

BBFC uncut
US/Italian Version
15 US/Italy: From promotional material. Two lost sequences: the Italian Prologue, and the notorious Nazi brothel sequence that appeared in the 1968 American and Italian release versions of the film.

These scenes running 11m and rated BBFC 15 have been included with:

  • 2021 Second Run [UK Version + deleted scenes in disk extras] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad
 v   The 5th Musketeer - 1979 Austria/West Germany adventure by Ken Annakin.


 X   The 5th Musketeer

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  • The Fifth Musketeer
  • Behind the Iron Mask
The 5th Musketeer is a 1979 Austria/West Germany adventure by Ken Annakin.
With Sylvia Kristel, Ursula Andress and Beau Bridges. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Uncut in Europe, but in the US, the film was significantly cut and shortened for a PG rating.

Versions

uncut
International Version
run: 120:35s
pal: 115:46s
15 certUK: The International version was passed 15 uncut for:
  • 1994 IMC VHS

Netherlands: The International version is uncut for:

mpaa cut
US Version
cut
cut: ~15m
run: 105m
pal: 101m
MPAA PGUS: The US Version is cut by about 15m for nudity for an MPAA PG rating.

Nude scenes were cut featuring Sylvia Kristel and Ursula Andress. Some violence was cut along with uncontentious material cut to reduced the running time.

 v          55 Days at Peking - 1963 USA action war drama by Nicholas Ray and Guy Green


 X   55 Days at Peking

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55 Days at Peking is a 1963 USA action war drama by Nicholas Ray and Guy Green
Starring Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner and David Niven. IMDb

Cut for a U rated 1963 cinema release and for later U rated videos. Uncut since the PG rated DVD and Blu-ray release of 2014.
Promotional Material
Diplomats, soldiers and other representatives of a dozen nations fend off the siege of the International Compound in Peking during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion in China. The disparate interests unite for survival despite competing factions, overwhelming odds, delayed relief and the support of the Boxers by the Chinese Empress and her generals.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
PG 155:29s
=149:16s
UK: Passed PG uncut for mild violence for:

The certificate has been uprated from U to PG and the film is a couple of minutes longer so presumably this is now the uncut version.

BBFC cut
category
cuts
U cert146:59s UK: Passed U after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1997 Polygram VHS
  • 1987 VCI VHS
  • 1963 cinema release

From IMDb. BBFC category cuts for a U rated 1963 cinema release included:

  • Cut scene of the priest being drowned by the water-wheel
  • A shortening of the screaming sounds made by the soldier before his leg amputation
  • The removal of all references by Lewis to local women being made available for soldiers.

To retain the same certificate all VHS releases also featured the same cut print.

 v          Fifty Shades of Black - 2016 USA comedy by Michael Tiddes.


 X   Fifty Shades of Black

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Fifty Shades of Black is a 2016 USA comedy by Michael Tiddes.

The film was originally passed 18 uncut for cinema for very strong sex references. The film distributors appealed to the BBFC for a reconsideration of the 18 rating, asking for a 15 rating instead. The BBFC agreed, and the film is now passed 15 uncut for strong sex references.
 v          Fifty Shades of Grey - 2015 USA romance by Sam Taylor-Johnson.


 X   Fifty Shades of Grey

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Fifty Shades of Grey is a 2015 USA romance by Sam Taylor-Johnson.
Starring Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan and Jennifer Ehle. Youtube link IMDb

No cuts in the UK or US. There exists a Theatrical Version and an Extended Version. Otherwise banned around the world
Promotional Material
Fifty Shades of Grey is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the no.1 bestselling book by E L James. Fifty Shades Of Grey follows the relationship of 27-year-old handsome billionaire Christian Grey and innocent college student Anastasia Steele .

Since its release, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and print—making it one of the biggest and fastest-selling book series ever. Stepping into the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, who have become iconic to millions of readers, are Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. Fifty Shades of Grey is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and produced by Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti alongside E L James, the creator of the series. The screenplay for the film is by Kelly Marcel.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Extended Version
18

MPAA
Unrated

123:08s UK: The Unseen Feature/Extended Version was passed 18 uncut for strong sex for:
  • 2015 Universal [Theatrical + Extended] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon released on 22nd June 2015
  • 2015 Universal [Theatrical + Extended] R2 DVD at UK Amazon released on 22nd June 2015

US: The Extended version is MPAA Unrated

The Extended Version contains 3:14s minutes extra. This is mostly extra plot and an alternative ending but there are also a few extra seconds of nudity and sex. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

uncut
Theatrical Version
18

MPAA R

120:01s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 18 uncut for strong sex for:
  • 2015 Universal [Theatrical + Extended] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon released on 22nd June 2015
  • 2015 Universal [Theatrical + Extended] R2 DVD at UK Amazon released on 22nd June 2015
banned
banned
international See Banned International: Fifty Shades of Grey
 v          Fifty Shades Darker - 2017 USA romance by James Foley.


 X   Fifty Shades Darker

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  • Cincuenta sombras más oscuras
Fifty Shades Darker is a 2017 USA romance by James Foley.
Starring Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan and Bella Heathcote. IMDb
The Theatrical Version is 18 rated in the UK and R rated in the US, but was banned in India. An Unmasked extended version version is MPAA Unrated in the US and 18 rated in the UK.
Summary Notes

While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Unrated Unmasked Version
18

MPAA
Unrated

125:58s UK: The Extended/Unmasked/Unrated Version was passed 18 uncut for strong sex for:
  • Universal Pictures [Theatrical + Unmasked] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • Universal Pictures [Theatrical + Unmasked] R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • Universal Pictures [Fifty Shades of Grey + Darker Unmasked] 4k RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • Universal Pictures [Fifty Shades of Grey + Darker] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • Universal Pictures [Fifty Shades of Grey + Darker] R2 DVD at UK Amazon
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

See article from movie-censorship.com : The Unrated version includes an extra 13 minutes of plot and a couple of extensions to sex scenes. However this adds nothing that would be of interest to film censors as there is no full frontal nudity. Even breasts get routinely obscured up by deliberately placed props.

uncut
Theatrical Version
18

MPAA R

MA15+
Australia

112:51s
UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for strong sex for:
  • Universal Pictures [Theatrical + Unmasked] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • Universal Pictures [Theatrical + Unmasked] R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • Universal Pictures [Fifty Shades of Grey + Darker Unmasked] 4k RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2017 cinema release

US: The Theatrical Version was rated R for strong erotic sexual content, some graphic nudity, and language.

Australia: Passed MA 15+ for Strong sex scenes.
New Zealand: R18 for sex scenes, offensive language
Canada (British Columbia): 18A
Germany: 16
Netherlands: 16
Philippines : 18-R
Portugal: M/16
South Korea: 18

banned
banned
CBFC
India
India: Banned in March 2017
Banned by the CBFC. The film censors nominally noted that the film could be released with all the sex scenes removed but this option was not accepted by the distributors Universal, so the film remains banned.
 v          Fifty Shades Freed - 2018 USA drama by James Foley.


 X   Fifty Shades Freed

Link Here
  • A szabadság ötven árnyalata
Fifty Shades Freed is a 2018 USA drama by James Foley.
Starring Arielle Kebbel, Tyler Hoechlin and Dakota Johnson. IMDb
Exists as a Theatrical Version and an extended Unveiled Version.
Summary Notes

The third installment of the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' trilogy.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Unveiled Version
18

MPAA Unrated

105:42s UK: The Extended/Unveiled Version was passed 18 uncut for strong sex for:
  • 2018 Universal [Theatrical + Unveiled Version] RB 4k Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2018 Universal [Theatrical + Unveiled Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2018 Universal [Theatrical + Unveiled Version] R2 DVD at UK Amazon

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

  • 2018 Universal [Unrated + Theatrical Versions] RA 4k Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2018 Universal [Unrated + Theatrical Versions] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2018 Universal [Unrated + Theatrical Versions] R1 DVD at US Amazon
  • 2018 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment VoD [US only] at US Amazon

See version details from movie-censorship.com :

As before, there are a few longer sex scenes - but once again, the new footage is not really worth mentioning.
BBFC uncut
uncut
18100:55s
UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 18 uncut for strong sex for:
  • 2018 Universal [Theatrical + Unveiled Version] RB 4k Blu-ray at UK Amazon released on 18th June 2018
  • 2018 Universal [Theatrical + Unveiled Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon released on 18th June 2018
  • 2018 Universal [Theatrical + Unveiled Version] R2 DVD at UK Amazon released on 18th June 2018
  • 2018 cinema release
 v          52 Pick-up - 1986 USA crime thriller by John Frankenheimer.


 X   52 Pick-up

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52 Pick-up is a 1986 USA crime thriller by John Frankenheimer.
Starring Roy Scheider, Ann-Margret and Vanity. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb

BBFC cuts were required for 18 rated VHS and cinema releases in 1987. Uncut on 18 rated 2004 DVD. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Review : Little Gem

Harry Mitchell, an L.A. manufacturer with a fancy car, a nice house, and a wife running for city council, has his life overturned when three masked blackmailers appear with a video tape of Harry and his young mistress. He's been set up, and they want $105,000.

I saw this in the theaters when it first came out in the 80s, not expecting much, but then - BAM! - this nasty little gem of a thriller delivers thrills in spades.

JOHN GLOVER creates one of the most chilling, yet hilarious, villains in film history - and the film's most infamous sequence - the videotape replay of Cindy's snuff-movie murder that Glover forces Scheider to watch in horror SITTING THE SAME CHAIR WHERE SHE WAS KILLED! - still never fails to disturb the viewer.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 105:44s
pal: 101:30s

18

MPAA R

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong sex and violence after all previous cuts reinstated.for: US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
1:36s - 1:42s
cut: 1:36s
run: 103:53s
pal: 99:44s
sub: 105:29s
1BBFC 18 1982UK: Passed 18 after 1:36s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
  • 1987 Rank Video Library [as per cinema version] VHS
UK: Passed 18 after 1:42s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
  • 1987 cinema release

From IMDb:

  • Heavily edits to a scene where Harry watches a video showing a topless woman being tied to a chair and shot to death.
 v          Fight Club - 1999 USA / Germany drama by David Fincher.


 X   Fight Club

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Fight Club is a 1999 USA / Germany drama by David Fincher.
Starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter. Melon Farmers link YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 1999 cinema release and VHS. Uncut on DVD since 2005. Uncut in the US. The film was heavily cut for Chinese internet streaming in 2022 but some of the cuts were waived after widespread protest.
Summary Notes

A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until an eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 138:55s
pal: 133:22s
18

MPAA R

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong violence with previous cuts waived for:
  • 2014 cinema release
  • 2009 20th Century Fox 10th Anniversary RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2007 20th Century Fox R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2005 20th Century Fox R2 DVD

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 7s
run: 138:50s
pal: 133:17s
18UK: Passed 18 for occasional strong violence after 4s of compulsory BBFC cuts for:
  • 2000 Fox Pathe VHS
  • 1999 cinema release

The BBFC noted:

Substitutions were made of 3 seconds in addition to the cuts to running time

The film was cut by 7s by the BBFC. (4s cut and 3s subsitutions)

  • In the scene where the gangster beats up Brad Pitt, an overhead shot as Pitt receives a punch to the face is completely missing,
  • In the scene where Edward Norton beats Jared Leto's face to a pulp, the third punch in the first load of hits has been cut and several hits as his face becomes bloodied during the last load of hits have been removed in two cuts
cut
cut
China flag
China
China: Streaming giant Tencent briefly removed the ending in January 2022 but reinstated it a month later after widespread protest.

The original ending to the 1999 film Fight Club, starring Brad Pitt, shows scenes of explosions and relentless fighting. But China's version simply showed a message on screen saying the authorities won and saved the day.

The replacement version on Tencent reportedly restores about 11 of the 12 minutes that were cut. The scenes still missing are those featuring nudity. The changes to the ending were: [ Spoilers! hover or click text below]

The film's original finale shows Norton's character killing his alter ego, before bombs destroy buildings in a subversive plot to reorder society.

China's version of the film, which was only released last month, cut all those scenes, and instead explained that the police foiled the plot, arrested the criminals and sent Durden to a lunatic asylum.

 v          Fight Club: Members Only


 X   Fight Club: Members Only

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Fight Club: Members Only

Versions

29s 12A certIndian film by Vikram Chopra

Cut when submitted for a cinema certificate in 2006 with the following BBFC comment:

Distributor chose to remove violent elements from a work in order to achieve a '12A' category (in this instance, strong detail of stabbings). A '15' uncut was available to the company.

 v          Fight for your Life - 1977 Canadian crime drama by Robert A Endelson.


 X   Fight for your Life

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  • Bloodbath at 1313 Fury Drive
  • Getting Even
  • Held Hostage
  • I Hate Your Guts
  • Staying Alive
Fight for your Life is a 1977 Canadian crime drama by Robert A Endelson.
With Robert Judd, Catherine Peppers and Lela Small. YouTube icon IMDb
Banned by the BBFC for 1981 cinema release. Banned as a video nasty 1984. Not seen since in the UK. Uncut in the US.
Summary Review : Disturbing Scenes

Strange entry in the list in that most of the video is taken up by talking about vengeance rather than getting on with the job.

Three escaped convicts seek refuge at the home of a black minister and his family, there the family is humiliated and beaten. When his daughter is violated the family begin to embark on some vengeance.

A film which has very little to offer other than racial hatred and some rather disturbing scenes of violence. But so became a grindhouse classic.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA
R Rated
85:44s
=82:18s
US: Uncut and MPAA R Rated for

VoD:

uncut
uncut
Video Nasty 82:11s UK: Released uncut on pre-cert for:
  • 1982 Vision On VHS
The 1982 uncut video release from Vision On was banned as a video nasty in September 1984 a nd remained on the DPP list throughout the panic and so became one of the collectable DPP39's
banned
banned
rejectedUK: Banned by the BBFC for:
  • 1981 cinema release
 v          Fighting


 X   Fighting

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Fighting

Versions

uncut 15 cert102:53s 2009 US action film by Dito Montiel

The 2009 Universal DVD/Blu-ray features the US Unrated version.

The extra material is not significant and there is nothing to challenge the censor.

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

The uncut region 2 DVD is available at UK Amazon
The uncut UK Blu-ray is available at UK Amazon

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

15 cert104:52s The 2009 cinema release features the US PG-13 rated Theatrical Version
 v   The Fighting of Shaolin Monk - 1976 Hong Kong / Taiwan action fantasy adventure by Fu-Ti Lin (as Fu Di Lin).


 X   The Fighting of Shaolin Monk

Link Here
  • Fighting of Shaolin Monks
  • Killer Priest
  • Kung Fu Exorcist
  • Shao Lin zu shi
The Fighting of Shaolin Monk is a 1976 Hong Kong / Taiwan action fantasy adventure by Fu-Ti Lin (as Fu Di Lin).
Starring Sing Chen, Kathy Leen and Ling Chia. IMDb
Summary Notes

A female martial-arts fighter goes up against an evil Shao-Lin priest who has aligned himself with the Devil.

Versions

MPAA R~91:00s
=~87:00s
US: The R rated version is noted as running 91 minutes but it is not clear whether this is a cut version or not.
BBFC uncut

cut
pre-cut

1883:03s

UK: A pre-cut version assed 18 without further BBFC cuts for:
  • 1987 Tamo VHS

The film has suffered significant an obvious cuts throughout.

 v          Fighting With My Family - 2018 UK / USA comedy biography by Stephen Merchant.


 X   Fighting With My Family

Link Here
  • Fighting with My Family
Fighting With My Family is a 2018 UK / USA comedy biography by Stephen Merchant.
Starring Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey and Vince Vaughn. IMDb
The film was cut in the US for an MPAA PG-13 rating. The uncut Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated. The uncut version was distributed world wide. There also talk of a future Extended Version.

Summary Notes

A former wrestler and his family makes a living performing at small venues around the country, while his kids dream of joining World Wrestling Entertainment.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 107:52s
pal: 103:33s
12

12A

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate bad language, sex references, violence:
  • 2019 Lionsgate Home Entertainment RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2019 Lionsgate Home Entertainment R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2019 cinema release
mpaa cut
cut
cut:
run: 108:28s
pal: 104:08s
MPAA PG-13US: Cut for an MPAA PG-13 rating

See cuts details from movie-censorship.com : cut for strong language:

Director Stephen Merchant said that the movie version was a specially adapted version for the USA so that the film could be released in cinemas with a PG-13 release. According to his statement, the Director's Cut will be released everywhere else.
 v          Film No.4 - 1966 UK short by Anthony Cox, Yoko Ono


 X   Film No.4

Link Here
  • No. 4
  • Number Four
  • Bottoms
Film No.4 is a 1966 UK short by Anthony Cox, Yoko Ono
Starring Susannah Campbell, Philip Corner and Anthony Cox IMDb
Banned by the BBFC for cinema release in 1966. Later passed X uncut by the Greater London Council (GLC) and U uncut by Birmingham Council.

Censorship History

See article from reprobatepress.com :

Yoko Ono's experimental film from 1966 consists entire of close-up shots of male and female buttocks, as the people involved walk backwards to the camera and the soundtrack plays the thoughts of the participants. Part of the problem was that the film occasionally afforded glimpses of male or female genitalia, seen from behind. These glimpses were hardly explicit.

The film was intended to be shown at the Albert Hall as part of a collection of avant-garde filmmaking. Any exposure would have been projected at a vast size, and the event was likely to attract the press, looking for films to both scoff at and be outraged by. Film censor John Trevelyan reverted to type, and so the film was rejected with the suggestion that it be submitted to the GLC instead, who approved it without concerns, though still with an X rating

So Number Four and the other films eventually played in a Charing Cross Road cinema club to a small but appreciative audience. The film was never resubmitted to the BBFC. Perhaps the most sensible decision on the film came from Birmingham council, who passed this innocuous and harmless film with a U certificate.

Summary Notes

This film consists entirely of close ups of famous persons' bottoms. Ono meant it to encourage a dialogue for world peace.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 6m
pal: 6m
GLC logo
X

Birmingham
U

GLC: Passed X uncut:
  • 1967 cinema release

Birmingham: Passed U uncut:

  • 1967 cinema release

banned
banned
run: 6m
pal: 6m
rejectedUK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1972 cinema release

Said to be Britain's very first 3D feature film.

 v          Filofax - 1990 US comedy by Arthur Hiller


 X   Filofax

Link Here
  • Taking Care Of Business
Filofax is a 1990 US comedy by Arthur Hiller
Starring Jim Belushi, Charles Grodin and Anne De Salvo BBFC link 2020 IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12 rated cinema release in 1991. UK video releases are uncut with a 15 rating. US releases are uncut and MPAA R rated.

Summary Notes

An uptight advertising exec has his entire life in a filofax organizer which mistakenly ends up in the hands of a friendly convict who poses as him.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 107:56s
pal: 103:37s
15 1980

MPAA R

UK: Passed 15 uncut:
BBFC cut
category
cuts
cut: 22s
run: 108m
pal: 104m
12 1980UK: Passed 12 after 22s of BBFC category cuts for language::
  • 1990 cinema release titled Filofax

Thanks to Vince. The BBFC cuts list reads:

  • Reel 1 - Remove line "Shut the fuck up!" by black prisoner during baseball game in prison yard.

  • Reel 2 - As Jimmy enters opulent mansion remove "I'm on fucking 'Dynasty'!"

  • Reel 3 - Remove line "I got a great fucking job, don't I?" by Jimmy to men in tennis gear.
    After white-suited Jimmy admires himself in mirror remove "Fucking A, man!"

 v   The Final Countdown - 1980 USA action Sci-Fi film by Don Taylor.


 X   The Final Countdown

Link Here
  • Der letzte Countdown
The Final Countdown is a 1980 USA action Sci-Fi film by Don Taylor.
Starring Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen and Katharine Ross. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for an 'A' rated 1980 cinema and PG rated 1986 VHS. Uncut on PG rated DVD.
Summary Notes

An American nuclear aircraft carrier and its crew are caught in a classic dilemma when a supernatural storm sends them back in time just before the Japanese assault on Pearl Harbor.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 102:20s
pal: 98:14s
PGUK: Passed PG uncut for moderate violence for:
  • 2015 Icon Home Entertainment video
  • 2006 Optimum Releasing video
  • 2002 Hollywood DVD video

IMDb notes that the BBFC cuts were waived in 2002.

US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 6s
run: 102:20s
pal: 98:14s
PG

A

UK: Passed PG after 6s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1986 Warner Home VHS
UK: Passed A (PG) after 6s of category cuts for:
  • 1980 cinema release
 v   The Final Cut


 X   The Final Cut

Link Here

The Final Cut

Versions

BBFC uncut15 cert205:50s The Final Cut is a 1995 UK TV drama.
With Ian Richardson, Diane Fletcher and Paul Freeman. IMDb

UK: A re-edited version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:

  • 2006 BBC Worldwide Video
BBFC uncut15 cert 206:16s UK: The Original Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1997 BBC Worldwide VHS
 v          Final Exam - 1981 USA horror thriller by Jimmy Huston.


 X   Final Exam

Link Here

Final Exam is a 1981 USA horror thriller by Jimmy Huston.
Starring Cecile Bagdadi, Joel S Rice and Ralph Brown. YouTube icon IMDb

Seized by the police during the video nasties moral panic. Passed 18 uncut on 1986 VHS. Uncut in the US
Summary Notes

In a small college in North Carolina, only a select few students are left to take mid terms. But, when a killer strikes, it could be everyone's final exam.

Final Exam was made at the peak of the early 80's slasher period and I'm not surprised that this one been forgotten. The intro is truly typical stuff with a teen couple making out in a car only to be killed (but in a crap off screen murder). During the next 50 minutes! or so you'll be wondering if you're actually watching a slasher as nothing happens.

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA R
MPAA

86:03s UK: Passed 18 uncut for:
  • 1986 Embassy Home Entertainment Video

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

banned
banned
Section 3 seizure 86:03s UK: Released on pre-cert VHS for:
  • 1983 Embassy VHS

The video was seized subject to an Obscene Publications Act Section 3 Seizure Order. This is a legal gambit whereby victims admitted that the videos were 'obscene', and therefore subject to seizure, in return for that being the end of the matter and so avoiding an obscenity trial with the possibility of jail time.

 v          Final Destination 2


 X   Final Destination 2

Link Here
  • Destination Ultime 2
Final Destination 2

Versions

BBFC uncut

best available
best
available

15 cert

MPAA
R Rated

86:25s 2003 US/Canada horror by David R Ellis.
With A.J. Cook, Ali Larter and Tony Todd. IMDb

UK: The DVD Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:

US: The DVD Version is MPAA R Rated for:

From IMDb:

The theatrical release features a shot that is missing from all DVD versions:

  • when one of the victims-to-be gets his hand stuck in his kitchen sink trying to retrieve his lost ring, the threatening disposal blades below are not shown.

The commentary track on the DVD mentions that this was a last moment add-on which heightened the menace and tension of the scene considerably.

The DVD commentary also mentions that the film lost a lot of gore when a preview version was found to have alienated the audience.

BBFC uncut15 cert 90:03s
=86:27s
UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2003 cinema release
 v          Final Fantasy: Unlimited-Yu-The Secret of Gaudium


 X   Final Fantasy: Unlimited-Yu-The Secret of Gaudium

Link Here

Final Fantasy: Unlimited-Yu-The Secret of Gaudium

Versions

1s U certificate104:10s Japanese Anime by Mahiro Maeda

Cut when submitted in 2004 with the following statement: Distributor chose to remove derogatory use of the words 'spaz' and 'spastic' in order to get a U. An uncut 12 was available to the distributor

 v          Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children - 2005 Japan children's action animation by tetsuya nomura, takeshi nozue (co-director)


 X   Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Link Here
  • Final Fantasy VII - Advent Children
  • Fainaru fantajî sebun adobento chirudoren
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is a 2005 Japan children's action animation by tetsuya nomura, takeshi nozue (co-director)
Starring Takahiro Sakurai, Ayumi Itô and Shôtarô Morikubo BBFC link 2020 IMDb
There exists a Standard Version and a Director's Cut/Complete Version. A 23 minute 'Special Edition' was shown at the Venice Film festival.

Summary Notes

An ex-mercenary is forced out of isolation when three mysterious men kidnap and brainwash the city's children afflicted with the Geostigma disease.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 126m
pal: 121m
12

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Complete Version was passed 12 uncut for moderate fantasy violence, bloody images: US: The Complete Version is MPAA Unrated
BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 100:54s
pal: 96:52s
PG 1980

MPAA PG-13

UK: The Standard Version was passed PG uncut for mild fantasy violence:
  • 2006 Sony video

US: The Standard Version is rated MPAA PG-13 for sequences of intense sci-fi action violence

 v          Final Inquiry - 2006 Italy / Spain / USA / Bulgaria / France historical mystery adventure by Giulio Base.


 X   Final Inquiry

Link Here
  • L'inchiesta
  • The Inquiry
Final Inquiry is a 2006 Italy / Spain / USA / Bulgaria / France historical mystery adventure by Giulio Base.
Starring Daniele Liotti, Dolph Lundgren and Mónica Cruz. IMDb
Exists as a Theatrical Version and an extended TV Version.
Summary Notes

It is the year 33 A.D. The Emperor Tiberius is troubled by strange phenomena, an earthquake and the sky turning black as an eclipse. His astrologers give him fair warning: their omens indicate that the world is in the throes of a great upheaval and that old gods have been annihilated. A new kingdom is about to rise in the East. The Emperor calls Tito Valerio Tauro, the most prominent investigator in Rome, back from his exile. He was ostracized years earlier because he had discovered too much regarding the death of the great Emperor Augustus, the predecessor of Tiberius. Tiberius entrusts Tauro with a mission that will require all his talent; should he conduct it successfully, his good name will be completely restored. He must discover the truth regarding the death sentence of a poor Judean rabbi. His name is Jesus of Nazareth and they say he has resurrected from the dead.

Versions

uncut
Theatrical Version
MPAA PG-13 111:16s US: The Theatrical Version is uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:
BBFC uncut
TV Version
TV ~190:00s Czech: The extended version premiered on Italian TV and is available on the Czech DVD edition.

From IMDb. The TV version is highly recommended due to its complete script with a larger cast of relevant characters, which increases plot weight and eases the story understanding. Apart of some characters, a few secondary outlines appear despite of the cinema version. Sometimes, the short version seems to be cut off, but some viewer's questions may be shown are fully solved in the most amusing TV version.

 v          Final Mission


 X   Final Mission

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Final Mission

Versions

7s 1896:45s 1984 US/Philippines action film by Cirio H. Santiago

The BBFC cut the 1986 Thorn EMI video by 7s.

From cuts details on IMDb :

  • Edits to a decapitation
  • Cut eye gouging during a fight scene.
  • Cut shot of a man's arm being broken later in the same fight.
            Final Sacrifice - 2004 US/Germany/Italy war film by Ari Taub See The Fallen
 v          Final Score - 2018 UK action film by Scott Mann.


 X   Final Score

Link Here

Final Score is a 2018 UK action film by Scott Mann.
Starring Pierce Brosnan, Dave Bautista and Ray Stevenson. IMDb

BBFC Category cuts were required for a 15 rated cinema and DVD release in 2018. Hopefully uncut and MPAA R rated in the US
Summary Notes
After deadly terrorists abduct his niece at a soccer match, an ex-soldier with lethal fighting skills wages a one-man war to save her and prevent mass destruction.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 104:44s
pal: 100:33s
MPAA RUS: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

It is not confirmed that the US version is uncut but the running time is a little longer so it seems hopeful.

BBFC cut
advised category cuts
cut:
run: 104:12s
pal: 100:02s
15UK: Passed 15 for strong violence, language after BBFC advised pre-cuts for:
  • 2018 Signature Entertainment video
  • 2018 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • This film was originally seen for advice. The company was told it was likely to be classified 18 but that their preferred 15 could be achieved by making reductions to stronger moments of violence. When the film was submitted for formal classification these moments had been acceptably reduced and the film was classified 15.

The BBFC further commented in its annual report covering 2018:

We awarded a 15 to Final Score only after the company made cuts to:
  • the stabbing of a man's groin and
  • sight of another's head being held beneath the surface of a deep fat fryer.

Sadistic violence like this is unlikely to be acceptable at 15.

 v   The Final Terror - 1983 USA horror by Andrew Davis.


 X   The Final Terror

Link Here
  • The Final Terror
  • Campsite Massacre
  • Bump in the Night
  • The Forest Primeval
  • The Creeper
The Final Terror is a 1983 USA horror by Andrew Davis.
Starring John Friedrich, Adrian Zmed and Ernest Harden Jr. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Uncut for UK cinema release but cut by the BBFC for VHS. Uncut in the US. There is an alternative Version called The Creeper and a slightly different International Version.
Summary Notes

A group of forest rangers go camping in the woods, and trespass into an area where a backwoods mama likes to kill people who come onto her turf.

The Final Terror wasn't a bad movie but it was a bad slasher movie. Nary a drop of blood, ok maybe a drop or 2 but WEAK kills.

Great cast .Darrel Hannah, Rachel Ward and Joe Pantoliano were virtual unknowns at the time and lend to the credibility of the cast today.

International Version

uncut
International Version
run: 83:50s
pal: 80:29s
X certUK: The International Version was passed X (18) uncut for:
  • UK 1982 cinema release titled Campsite Massacre
The International Version contains an additional shot of gore during the attack on the skinny-dipping couple.

Theatrical Version

uncut
Theatrical Version
run: 83:48s
pal: 80:27s

MPAA R

US: The Theatrical Version is MPAA R rated for:

VOD:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 27s
run: 83:17s
pal: 79:57s
18UK: T he Theatrical Version was passed 18 after 0:27s of compulsory BBFC cuts for:
  • 1986 Thorn-EMI VHS titled Final Terror

From IMDb:

  • Edits to the repeated stabbing of Mike's back during the double murder in the forest.

The Creeper

uncut
The Creeper
A rumoured alternate version titled The Creeper includes some alternate footage and extended scenes not found in the regular Final Terror version.
 v          Finders Keepers, Lovers Weepers


 X   Finders Keepers, Lovers Weepers

Link Here

Finders Keepers, Lovers Weepers

Versions

uncut 1871:00s 1968 US crime drama by Russ Meyer

Cuts were waived for the 2005 Freemantlemedia DVD

The uncut region 0 DVD is available at UK Amazon
The uncut region 0 DVD is available via US Amazon

See review from IMDb : Underrated and unnoticed

This film tends to touch base on issues in several other of his films. In Vixen , the issue was marital bliss and touched on the concept of partner swapping. A similar notion is touched on in Finders Keepers in marital fidelity, and promoting the concept that no one goes unpunished.

It contains the nudity and light humor of his other flicks. It's not one of his more known films, but is worth checking out even if only once. The movie actually has a good plot to it, with senses of drama and a sense of urgency that keeps the pace going from start to finish.

52s 18 70:07s The BBFC cut 52s from the 1999 Polygram video

Thanks to Bleach:

  • At 35 mins - In marital rape scene, after man begins to instigate sex with woman, and after her whispered dialogue line Oh God...no...please, remove all sight of him ripping open her night-dress to expose her breasts and lying on top of her with her breast clearly visible. Resume on close shot of his back and arm.
  • At 62.5 mins - In robbery scene at bar, after woman is thrown onto pool table, and after man with red kerchief round neck shouts Stop it and man with acetylene torch laughs, remove all subsequent long shot of her struggling as her clothing is pulled open to reveal her breasts and man forces himself on top of her. Resume on close shot of man with red kerchief shouting Stop it...the combination's taped under the bar...
cut X cert69:19s The BBFC cut the 1981 cinema release
 v       A Fine Madness


 X   A Fine Madness

Link Here

A Fine Madness

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert99:00s 1966 US comedy drama by Irvin Kershner.
With Sean Connery, Joanne Woodward and Jean Seber.
With Sean Connery, Joanne Woodward and Jean Seberg. IMDb

Passed 12 uncut for:

  • 2011 Warner VOD
BBFC
cut
A Cert Passed A (PG) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1966 cinema release

The BBFC noted the submitted running time as 1 05:03s = 100:51s PAL

 v          Fingers


 X   Fingers

Link Here

Fingers

Versions

BBFC uncut

MPAA
cut

best available
best
available

18

MPAA
R Rated

89:50s 1978 US crime drama by James Toback.
With Harvey Keitel, Tisa Farrow and Jim Brown. IMDb

Passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:

  • 1987 Hollywood Nights VHS
  • 1978 cinema release

The film was cut for a US R Rating but the R Rated Version has become the definitive.

Toback said in the Las Vegas Weekly that his great experience with the people at Warner Bros. on Fingers, which had to be resubmitted 13 times before it got the 'R' it needed to be released. That was 1978, so I don't think the original cut of Fingers even exists.

     The Finishing School - 1970 Spain horror mystery thriller by Narciso Ibáñez Serrador. See The House that Screamed
 v          Fire Birds


 X   Fire Birds

Link Here
  • Wings of the Apache
Fire Birds

Versions

BBFC uncut15 cert83:03s 1990 US action film by David Green.
With Nicolas Cage, Tommy Lee Jones and Sean Young. IMDb

A Re-edited Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:

BBFC uncut15 cert 82:35s The Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1990 Medusa VHS titled Fire Birds
  • 1990 cinema release titled Fire Birds
            Fire Monsters Against the Son of Hercules - 1962 Italy/Yugoslavia action romance by Guido Malatesta. See Colossus of the Stone Age
 v          Fire on the Amazon


 X   Fire on the Amazon

Link Here
  • Lost Paradise
Fire on the Amazon

Versions

BBFC uncut15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

75:16s Fire on the Amazon is a 1993 US/Peru adventure by Luis Llosa.
With Craig Sheffer, Sandra Bullock and Juan Fernández. IMDb

UK: The Unrated Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:

  • 2011 Anchor Bay R2 DVD
MPAA
1:28s
MPAA
R Rated
US: The US R Rated version has been cut by 1:28s compared with the US UNrated Version.

See pictorial cuts details from movie-censorship.com . The R Rated version is missing:

  • R.J. O'Brien seen in hotel room getting drunk while listening to a couple having loud sex in the room next door
  • Missing 4s from sex scene between R.J. O'Brien and Alyssa
BBFC uncut1887:22s
UK: A longer UK Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for
  • 2002 Prism R2 DVD
  • 2001 Film 2000 R2 DVD
Argentina flagArgentina: There is reported to be a 120:00s version available in Argentine.
            Firecracker - 1981 USA / Philippines action thriller by Cirio H Santiago. See Naked Fist
 v          Fired Up!


 X   Fired Up!

Link Here

Fired Up!

Versions

12 cert86:13s 2009 US comedy by Will Gluck

The (US PG-13 rated) Theatrical was passed 12 without BBFC cuts for the 2009 cinema release and Sony DVD.

There is also a US Unrated Version with just an a minute of additional material.

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

The Unrated Version region 1 DVD is available at US Amazon
The Unrated Version US Blu-ray is available at US Amazon

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

 v          Firefox


 X   Firefox

Link Here

Firefox

Versions

15 cert119:22s 1982 US action film by Clint Eastwood

A shortened version was submitted for the 1986 Warner video and 2003 DVD.

The cuts are non contentious. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

The Original Version region 1 DVD is available at US Amazon
The Original Version region 1 DVD is available via UK Amazon

uncut AA certificate136:09s There were no BBFC cuts to the 1982 cinema release

This is the Original Version. The Director then prepared a shorter version after its initial release

 v          Firepower - 1979 UK action thriller by Michael Winner.


 X   Firepower (1979)

Link Here
  • Fire Power
Firepower is a 1979 UK action thriller by Michael Winner.
Starring Sophia Loren, James Coburn and OJ Simpson. Youtube link IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for an 'A' rated 1979 cinema release. These cuts were waived for 15 rated 1986 VHS but a cut for cockfighting was required. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.
Summary Notes

A merc is hired by the FBI to track down a powerful recluse criminal. A woman is also trying to track him down for her own personal vendetta.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 104m
pal: 100m
MPAA RUS: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 15s
run: 103:40s
pal: 99:31s
15UK: Passed 15 after 15s of BBFC category cuts with previous cinema cuts for vioelnce waived for:
  • 1986 Channel 5 VHS

The BBFC cuts were:

  • to remove a 15s cock fighting scene
BBFC cut
category cuts
cut:
run: 103:22s
pal: 99:14s
AUK: Passed A (PG) after category cuts for:
  • 1979 cinema release

From IMDb. The BBFC cuts were:

  • Removed some of the bloodier shootings
  • Removed shots of men on fire
  • Removed a wire strangling
  • Removed a brief shot of a topless woman.
 v          Firepower - 1993 USA action crime film by Richard Pepin


 X   Firepower (1993)

Link Here

Firepower is a 1993 USA action crime film by Richard Pepin
Starring Chad McQueen, Gary Daniels and George Murdock BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated home video in 1994 but uncut and 18 rated for 2003 DVD. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.

Summary Notes

In the near future, street gangs have their own city zones where cops can't go. Two tough cops are sent undercover in one of them to investigate an illegal cure for AIDS. But they must first fight in a deathmatch, and the match is fixed.

Firepower is one of those cheesy martial art movies that tries to take place in the future and the result is even more cheesiness that is just a 1980's looking future. But not all is lost. There are plenty of fights in this film, and it stars familiar faces Chad Mcqueen and Gary Daniels.

The fights are really the only decent thing about Firepower . If you are into underground cage fighting with weapons and screaming spectators, this is that kind of movie. None of the fights are exceptional, but most are good and solid for a martial arts film. Gary Daniels is definitely more skilled in Firepower than Chad Mcqueen.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 95:25s
pal: 91:36s
18

MPAA R

UK: Passed 18 uncut with previous BBFC cuts waived for: US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 1:34s
run: 93:47s
pal: 90:02s
18UK: Passed 18 after 1:34s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1994 Imperial Entertainment video

From IMDb. The BBFC cuts were:

  • edited out footage of weaponry including all crossbow scenes
 v          Firestorm


 X   Firestorm

Link Here

Firestorm

Versions

1s 1888:28s 1996 release by John Shepphird
 v          Firewalker - 1986 USA action comedy adventure by J Lee Thompson.


 X   Firewalker

Link Here
  • Le temple d'or
Firewalker is a 1986 USA action comedy adventure by J Lee Thompson.
Starring Chuck Norris, Louis Gossett Jr and Melody Anderson. Youtube link IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for a PG rated cinema release in 1987. Passed 15 uncut for VHS and 12 uncut for 2016 DVD. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US.
Summary Notes

Max Donigan sets off on a treasure hunt with his friend Leo and newly-acquired partner Patricia, who provided the treasure map. Along the way they encounter a few bar fights, evil "coyotes", and other obstacles they are able to overcome with ease. When they find the temple with the treasure, they also find the Firewalker, who wants to retain the power of his ancestors and put an end to the trio's treasure hunt. In the end, Max and his two friends persevere and return home wealthy.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
12

15

MPAA PG
MPAA

100:35s

UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate violence, sex references for: UK: Passed 15 uncut with cinema cuts restored for:
  • 1996 Warner Home VHS
  • 1987 Rank Video Library VHS
US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
37s
PG 104:12s
=100:02s

UK: Passed PG after 37s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1987 cinema release

From IMDb. The UK cinema version was cut by 37s for a PG certificate:

  • Remove shots of a soldier unzipping his trousers before raping a woman and
  • cuts to head and groin kicks.
 v   The Firm - UK 1989 TV drama by Alan Clarke.


 X   The Firm

Link Here

The Firm is a UK 1989 TV drama by Alan Clarke.
Starring Gary Oldman, Lesley Manville and Philip Davis. IMDb

Exists as the original TV Version and a Directors Cut. Both are 18 rated by the BBFC.
Summary Notes

This is the story of rival "Firms" of football supporters, and how one man has a wish to team them up for the European Championships of 1988. However, when this is discussed, the opposing leaders are not happy, as they believe this is a challenge to their authority. This Film shows how football violence has progressed from pure violence to a form of organized crime, to the extent that all the leaders know each others home phone / mobile phone numbers.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Director's Cut
18 68:02s

UK: The Director's Cut was passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence, strong sex for:
  • Bfi [Original Version + Director's Cut] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon

From promotional material. The Director's Cut re-instates a number of bold sequences previously considered too controversial for audiences for the original BBC TV broadcast version.

uncut
Original TV Version
1866:55s

UK: Passed 18 uncut for:
  • 2006 2 Entertain DVD
  • 2001 Second Sight Films DVD
  • 1995 Imagine VHS
 v   The First Great Train Robbery - 1978 UK crime adventure thriller by Michael Crichton.


 X   The First Great Train Robbery

Link Here
  • The Great Train Robbery
The First Great Train Robbery is a 1978 UK crime adventure thriller by Michael Crichton.
Starring Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland and Lesley-Anne Down. Melon Farmers link YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb
All UK releases have been cut by the BBFC for animal cruelty. Uncut in the US
Summary Notes

Sutherland and Connery wish to rob a moving train's safe in Victorian England. They need wax impressions of keys, coffins, dead cats, and a great deal of planning in order to pull it off.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 108m
pal: 104m
MPAA PGUS: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
BBFC cut
cut video
cut: 12-32s
run: 109:56s
pal: 105:32s

BBFC cut
cut cinema

cut:
run: 107:42s
pal: 103:24s
12 cert

15 cert

AA certificate

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Europe

UK: Passed 12 after 0:32s of compulsory BBFC cuts for:
  • 2001 MGM R2 DVD
UK: Passed 15 after 0:12s of compulsory BBFC cuts for:
  • 1987 Warner VHS
UK: Passed AA (14) after compulsory BBFC cuts for:
  • 1978 cinema release titled The First Great Train Robbery
  • 1978 cinema release titled The Great Train Robbery

The BBFC commented:

Cuts required to sight of ratting. (Ratting is a blood sport where spectators bet on how long it takes for dogs to kill a pen of rats)

The cut DVD version was used for distribution throughout Europe.

Note there seems to be a slight discrepancy of a couple of minutes between the cinema and video version

 v          First Kid - 1996 USA children's comedy by David Mickey Evans (as David M Evans).


 X   First Kid

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First Kid is a 1996 USA children's comedy by David Mickey Evans (as David M Evans).
Starring Sinbad, Brock Pierce and Blake Boyd. IMDb

Extensive BBFC category cuts were required for PG rated video release in 1997. The cuts were waived for PG rated DVD in 2002. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US.

Summary Notes

Luke Davenport is the thirteen-year-old son of Paul Davenport, the President of the United States, and first lady Linda Davenport. Ill tempered Agent Woods is the secret service agent in charge of Luke. Woods is fired after mistreating Luke in front of the press. Woods is then replaced by former boxer Sam Simms, who won a boxing title in 1977. Sam is eager to take the job - even though no one else wants it. Everyone thinks that Luke is just a brat when the only thing Luke wants is to just fit in and be like every other kid at his school, the Georgetown Academy.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 100:45s
pal: 96:43s
PG 1980

MPAA PG

UK: Passed PG uncut with all previous BBFC cuts waived:
  • 2002 Buena Vista video
US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated:
BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 1:31s
run: 99:05s
pal: 95:07s
sub: 96:38s
PG 1980UK: Passed PG after 1:31s of BBFC category cuts:
  • 1997 Buena Vista VHS

Spoiled US President's son slips away to a shopping mall to meet a mentally disturbed villain with a gun. The BBFC found this confrontation too violent for the target audience and extensively re-edited the scene with the following justification:

First Kid had to be cut to reduce the sense of threat as the hero was subjected to a psychotic gun attack in a shopping mall. The terrorisation of a child character in a conventially safe environment was felt to be a violation of trust, as was the unexpected onset of violence so close to the end of the film.

Thanks to Ben. the BBFC cuts list reads:

Considerably reduce violence and terror in shopping mall when secret service man Simms is trying to rescue First Kid Luke from former secret service man Woods, as follows:

  • At 87 mins When Woods says stand aside after initial confrontation, remove close-up of boy's frightened face pleading help me, help me, resuming on Simms saying He's just a kid man; then, after Woods tries to drag Lukeaway, remove second close-up of frightened boy and shot of Simms reacting, resuming on Woods pulling boy's coat.
  • At 87œ mins After close-up of Simms following them, remove entire assault by Woods on man in wheelchair, resuming on Woods turning to camera with gun.
  • After crowd panics and Woods threatens Simms who backs away, remove repeated threats with gun and build-up of panic as Luke becomes more terrified, resuming on close-up of Woods with Simms telling him to calm down.
  • At 88 œ mins After Simms says you don't want to shoot anybody, remove shot of boy's frightened face, resuming on Woods saying Yeah; then remove next close-up of boy pleading please, please, please and shot of Woods saying I do. resuming on boy shouting No!
  • When Woods fires at Simms, who dives for cover, reduce gunfire by cutting away after gobstoppers fall from broken glass ball, resuming on Simms lying on floor saying I feel like I'm working at the post office.
  • At 89œ mins When the two men fight over empty gun, remove all sight of Simms being kicked in the head, resuming on him getting up from the floor.
  • After Woods hits head on pillar, remove punch to his face and kick to his stomach, resuming on wide shot of punch that knocks Woods into fountain.
  • At 90 mins After boy screams Simms! when gun is pointed at him, reduce lengthy build-up of fear as Simms runs to save boy, resuming on Woods pointing gun at boy.
  • At 90œ mins After mid shot of boy panicking, (1) reduce close side view of gun by removing most of shot and resuming to see it fire; (2) then remove entire shot looking down gun barrel as bullet comes straight to camera, resuming on panning shot of Simms running (vision only); and (3) remove frontal shot of Luke as bullet travels straight towards him, resuming on low angle shot of glass roof as Simms leaps across frame to take the bullet.
  • After secret service man fires at Woods, reduce long shot of him swaying from bullet impact, resuming on him falling into fountain.
 v   The First Purge - 2018 USA action crime horror by Gerard McMurray.


 X   The First Purge

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The First Purge is a 2018 USA action crime horror by Gerard McMurray.
Starring Marisa Tomei, Melonie Diaz and Luna Lauren Velez. IMDb

The film's distributors appealed against an 18 rating from the Irish film censors at IFCO. For comparison the film was 15 rated for UK release.
 v          First Strike


 X   First Strike

Link Here
  • Jackie Chan's First Strike
  • Ging chaat goo si 4: Ji gaan daan yam mo
First Strike

Versions

BBFC uncut12 cert80:20s First Choice is a 1996 Australia/Hong Kong/Russia/US comedy action film by Stanley Tong.
With Jackie Chan, Jackson Liu and Annie Wu. IMDb

The International Version was passed 12 without BBFC cuts for:

  • 1999 EIV R2 DVD
  • 1998 EIV VHS
  • 1997 cinema release

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . Shortened for reasons of pace. Mostly dialogue has been cut but also some worthwhile action sequences. The original Hong Kong Theatrical Version is better and 23m longer.

 v          F.I.S.T - 1978 USA drama by Norman Jewison.


 X   F.I.S.T

Link Here
  • F.I.S.T.
F.I.S.T is a 1978 USA drama by Norman Jewison.
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger and Peter Boyle. Youtube link IMDb
Released in a Europe in a shortened version. Uncut in the US
Summary Notes

Johnny Kovak joins the Teamsters trade-union in a local chapter in the 1930s and works his way up in the organization. As he climbs higher and higher his methods become more ruthless and finally senator Madison starts a campaign to find the truth about the alleged connections with the Mob.

Versions

uncut
US Version
MPAA PG
MPAA
~145:00s
=~139:00s
US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
BBFC uncut
European Version

cut
shortened

PG

A

125:04s

UK: The shortened European Version was passed PG uncut for:
  • 2003 MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) video
  • 1987 Warner Home VHS
UK: The shortened European Version was passed A (PG) uncut for:
  • 1978 cinema release

About 15 minutes of uncontentious material has been removed presumably for timing reasons but this has lead to inconsistencies in the plot. See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

 v          Fist of Fun Series 2


 X   Fist of Fun Series 2

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Fist of Fun Series 2

Versions

cut
pre-cut
Fist of Fun Series 2 is a 1996 UK TV comedy by Nick Wood.
With Stewart Lee, Richard Herring and Peter Baynham. IMDb

The BBC have made gofasterstripe.com cut their forthcoming dvd release of the 1996 BBC2 series Fist of Fun series 2. 5 minutes from the shows themselves and 3 minutes from a Richard Herring/Stewart Lee podcast extra! The cuts are:

  • Episode 3 - Lady Diana segment
  • Episode 4 - Parents suing a theatre segment
  • Episode 5 - Reference to the child in episode 4
  • Also removed the obsolete bbc email, post and web addresses from the end of each episode and the address of the newsagent that Peter visits.

From the podcast-

  • Reference to drug taking
  • TV executives Stewart Lee's opinion of his poor treatment by the BBC
  • Richard Herring saying Stew would lose his audience if he had sex with a child
  • Section mentioning Alan Partridge rights
  • Section where they talk about buying back Fist of Fun for 2/3rds what the BBC paid them to do it in the first place.

There will be no jokes about pedophilia from the BBC!

 v          Fist of Fury - 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film by Wei Lo.


 X   Fist of Fury

Link Here
  • Jing Wu men
  • Jing mo mun
  • The Chinese Connection
  • Duel of Fists
  • The Iron Hand
  • School for Chivalry
Fist of Fury is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film by Wei Lo.
With Bruce Lee, Nora Miao and James Tien. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
UK cinema and VHS releases were cut by the BBFC. Uncut on 18 rated DVD in 2001 and for a 15 rated cinema release in 2023. The film was banned in Finland until 2001.
Summery Review : Don't miss this DVD

Chen Chen returns to the international compound of China only to learn of his beloved teacher's death. This is compounded by the continual racist harassment by the Japanese population in the area. Unlike his friends, he confronts it head on with his mastery of martial arts while investigating his teacher's murder.

The Bruce Lee film is famous for its legendary first nunchaku fight scene at the Japanese' training camp as Bruce shows for the first time his personal fighting tool and weapon, a pair of nunchakus. That fight scene even before nunchakus is among the greatest ever filmed since the choreography and timing is totally marvellous as the one take lasts very long without edits, and Bruce kicks and hits about ten victims during that, and the timing and stunt men had to be really sharp in order to not to get hurt for real. Also, the nunchaku fights in the film are incredible as Bruce uses his weapon without flinching an eye and with fierce look on his face. This all is even more powerful in his next film, Way of the Dragon.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 106:09s
pal: 101:54s
15

BBFC 18 1982

MPAA R

UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for infrequent strong violence, nudity:
  • 2023 Arrow Film cinema release (rated 25/05/2023)

UK: Passed 18 uncut with BBFC cuts waived for:

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

Hong Kong: Uncut for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 2:51s
run: 102:38s
pal: 98:32s
BBFC 18 1982 UK: Passed 18 after 2:51s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1986 Rank VHS

The BBFC cuts were:

  1. The lengthy nunchaku segment of Bruce Lee's first raid on the Japanese dojo has been cut out completely. The missing footage shows Lee twirling the nunchakus around his head and body, and fending off numerous attackers with blows to the head and legs.
  2. The film's second Nunchaku scene has also been cut. We no longer see Lee defending himself from the Japanese villain's sword, before disarming him and throwing his own weapon to the ground.
  3. A second cut to the above scene removes the bit where Lee leaps through the air delivering a kick to the villain's throat that sends him flying backward through a nearby shoji screen. Ending the fight rather abruptly.

uncut
uncut
No CertUK: An uncut cinema release slipped out in 1976 somehow without BBFC approval
BBFC uncut
run: 85:32s
pal: 82:07s
X certUK: A short version was passed X (18) without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1973 cinema release titled Duel of Fists
  • 1973 cinema release titled The Chinese Connection
BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 105:38s
X certUK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1972 cinema release

The BBFC cuts were:

  • A cut to the second Nunchaku where Lee leaps through the air delivering a kick to the villain's throat that sends him flying backward through a nearby shoji screen. Ending the fight rather abruptly.
banned
banned
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Finland
Finland: Banned until 2001 when the film was 18 rated.
 v          Fist of Fury: Part 2


 X   Fist of Fury: Part 2

Link Here
  • Fist of Fury Part II
  • Fist of Fury Part Two
  • Jing wu men xu ji
  • Chinese Connection 2
  • Ching wu men su tsi
  • Fist of Fury II
  • Fistful of the Dragon
  • Fists of Fury II
Fist of Fury: Part 2

Versions

BBFC
1:12s
1893:57s 1977 Hong Kong Martial arts film by Iksan Lahardi & Tso Nam Lee with Lieh Lo, Ti Fung and Kun Li. IMDb

Passed 18 after 1:12s of BBFC cuts with previous cinema cuts waived for:

  • 2002 Film 2000 R0 DVD
  • 1993 Polygram VHS
  • 1991 VPD VHS

The BBFC cuts were:

  • The BBFC were having a downer on nunchaku and so these are deleted
  • A double ear clap was removed
  • A shot of a live bird being eaten by a cheetah was deleted for animal cruelty
BBFC
cut
X cert 97:49s
=93:54s
Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1977 cinema version

The BBFC cuts were:

  • A fatal beating is missing
  • A shot of an impaled man was deleted
 v          Fist of Honor


 X   Fist of Honor

Link Here

Fist of Honor

Versions

uncut 1895:45s 1993 US action film by Richard Pepin

The BBFC waived their cuts for the 2004 Boulevard Entertainment DVD

The uncut region 0 DVD is available at UK Amazon
The uncut region 0 DVD is available at US Amazon

39s 1895:06s The BBFC cut 39s from the 1994 Imperial video

From cuts details on IMDb

  • Edits to violence including shots of a woman being punched to death with a metal knuckle duster.
 v          Fist of Legend - 1994 Hong Kong/China action drama by Gordon Chan


 X   Fist of Legend

Link Here
  • Jing wu ying xiong
Fist of Legend is a 1994 Hong Kong/China action drama by Gordon Chan
Starring Jet Li, Shinobu Nakayama and Siu-Ho Chin Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Exists as a Hong Kong Version, a Cantonese Version and a longer Taiwan Version

Summary Notes

In 1937, a Chinese martial artist returns to Shanghai to find his teacher dead and his school harassed by the Japanese.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 106:19s
pal: 102:04s
Taiwan flag
Taiwan

Taiwan: There is an uncut Taiwan Version with 3 extra minutes showing the headmaster using opium with the prostitute.

BBFC uncut
run: 103:11s
pal: 99:03s

18UK: A longer version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2024 88 Films R0 4K Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 24th June 2024
  • 2024 88 Films R2 DVD at UK Amazon #ad released on 24th June 2024
  • 2010 Showbox R0 Blu-ray
  • 2010 Showbox R2 DVD
  • 2001 Buena Vista R2 DVD

See version details from dvdcompare.net :

  • This is the Hong Kong Version omitting a 21 second sequence which has on-screen text telling the aftermath of Jing Wu followed by film of students running/training with Ting Yan.
BBFC uncut
run: 106:19s
pal: 102:04s

18

15 cert

UK: Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for:
  • 1999 Made in Hong Kong VHS
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for:
  • 1997 cinema release
 v          Fist of the North Star Vol 2


 X   Fist of the North Star Vol 2

Link Here

Fist of the North Star Vol 2

Versions

1:03s 1862:20s 1986 Japanese anime by Toyoo Ashida

The BBFC cut the 1999 Manga video by 1:03s for an 18 rating

Thanks to Bleach:

  • At 59 mins - Remove use of chainsticks in fight sequence. All other fighting in this sequence may remain.
 v          Fist of the North Star Vol 4


 X   Fist of the North Star Vol 4

Link Here

Fist of the North Star Vol 4

Versions

4s 15 cert63:57s 1986 Japanese anime by Toyoo Ashida

The BBFC cut the 1999 Manga video by 4s for a 15 rating

Thanks to Bleach:

  • Cut to remove throwing stars
 v          Fist of Unicorn


 X   Fist of Unicorn

Link Here
  • Qi lin zhang
  • Bruce Lee and I
Fist of Unicorn

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

MPAA
R rated

90:18s Bruce Lee and I is a 1973 Hong Kong action drama by Ti Tang.
With Unicorn Chan, Chui Meng, Tina Chin-Fei. YouTube icon IMDb

UK: The International Version was passed 15 uncut for moderate violence and sex for:

US: The International Version is MPAA R rated for:

cut
pre-cut
MPAA
R rated
82:05s US: The shorter Asian Version is MPAA R rated for:
 v       A Fistful of Dollars - 1964 Italy / Spain / West Germany western by Sergio Leone.


 X   A Fistful of Dollars

Link Here
  • For a Fistful of Dollars
  • Per un pugno di dollari
A Fistful of Dollars is a 1964 Italy / Spain / West Germany western by Sergio Leone.
Starring Clint Eastwood, Gian Maria Volonté and Marianne Koch. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Originally cut in the US for an 'M' rated theatrical release. The US cut version was further cut by the BBFC for an X (16) rated 1967 cinema release and it seems the same version was released again in 1981 for an 'AA' rated cinema re-release.

A slightly extended UK Theatrical version was released on pre-cert VHS in 1983 and 15 rated VHS in 1987. Uncut and 15 rated in the UK since 1999.

Meanwhile in the US the film was released uncut and MPAA Unrated on 1988 VHS. An R rating was obtained for the uncut version in 1994 and applies to all subsequent releases.

Summary Notes

An anonymous, but deadly man rides into a town torn by war between two factions, the Baxters and the Rojo's. Instead of fleeing or dying, as most other would do, the man schemes to play the two sides off each other, getting rich in the bargain.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 99:35s
pal: 95:36s
15 cert

MPAA R

MPAA Unrated

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence for:
  • 2018 cinema release

UK: Passed 15 uncut for moderate violence for:

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for violence:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

  • 1988 MGM/UA VHS
mpaa cut
cut
cut:
run: 96:07s
pal: 92:16s

MPAA
M rated
US: Cut for an M (PG) rated theatrical release

Thanks to Ryan:

The cuts for an M rating were:
  • Approximately 42 seconds were trimmed from the storeroom torture scene, including Esteban extinguishing his cigarillo on Joe's hand and tantalizing him with some water.
  • Joe lying on the floor dizzy and bleeding for several seconds followed by Chico and another Rojo thug returning to the storeroom for some more only to be barreled to death; while the audio of that sequence remains, the video was overwritten by the shot of Joe crawling down the ramp and out of the storeroom afterwards, along with a shot of the already-dead thugs.
  • Joe's reaction to seeing Ramon ram SIlvanito with the butt of his rifle, overwritten by Ramon saying And that's for being his friend! (unheard due to another case of video overwriting).
  • An entire sequence of the Rojos massacring the Baxters as Joe watches from the safety of the coffin was removed.
  • Ramon placing the cigarillo in Silvanito's mouth wrong end first overwrites the tail end of the shot up to that point.
  • Joe taunting Ramon by sending his own words about shooting for the heart back at him.
  • Miscellaneous snippets during the final scene, during Joe's triumphant return and Esteban's death.
BBFC uncut

cut
pre-cut

cut:
run: 97:02s
pal: 93:09s

15 cert

pre-cert VHS

UK: A slightly extended UK theatrical version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1987 Warner VHS

UK: A slightly extended UK theatrical version was released on pre-cert video for:

  • 1983 Warner VHS

Thanks to Ryan:

This release is a slightly-extended UK theatrical version which:

  • restores shots of Chico grinding Joe's hand into the floor with his foot at the end of the torture scene,
  • reinserts footage of Joe crawling out of the storeroom after barreling Chico and another Rojo thug to death (overwriting all video footage until the Rojos appear onscreen to investigate the noise they'd just heard), and
  • Consuelo Baxter falling backwards after being shot.
  • Includes the shots of Ramon dripping blood from his mouth after being fatally shot.
BBFC cut
cut
cut: ~4:00s
run: 94:35s
pal: 90:48s
sub: 96:20s

AA certificate

X cert

UK: Presumably the cut 1967 UK cinema version was passed AA (14) without further cuts for:
  • 1981 cinema release

UK: The cut US Theatrical Version was passed X (16) after further BBFC cuts for:

  • 1967 cinema release

Thanks to Vincenzo. The BBFC cuts were:

  • Reel 4 - Reduce to a bare minimum the beating up of Joe [Clint Eastwood]. Also remove the kicks and stamping on his hand. Reduce the number of shots of his disfigured face, especially in close up.
  • Reel 4 - Reduce to a minimum the shots and sounds of the beating up of the cantina's owner.
  • Reel 5 - Remove as far as possible all close shots of the massacre of the Baxters and shorten the rest, including the murder of Mrs Baxter. [All shots of men on fire were removed along with the shot of Mrs Baxter falling backwards after being hit with a bullet].
  • Reel 5 - Shorten the episode in which the cantina's owner is strung up and tortured.
  • Reel 5 - Remove shots of Ramon dripping blood from his mouth.
         A Fistful of Dynamite - 1971 Italian action film by Sergio Leone See Duck You Sucker
            Fists of Fury - 1971 Hong Kong martial arts film by Wei Lo. See The Big Boss
            Fists of Shaolin - 1978 Taiwan/Hong Kong martial arts film by Tso Nam Lee See Shaolin Invincible Sticks
            Fists of Steel - 1986 Italy action Sci-Fi film by Sergio Martino (as Martin Dolman). See Hands of Steel
 v          Fit To Kill - 1993 USA action thriller by Andy Sidaris.


 X   Fit To Kill

Link Here
  • Fit to Kill
  • Aptas para Matar
Fit To Kill is a 1993 USA action thriller by Andy Sidaris.
Starring Dona Speir, Roberta Vasquez and Bruce Penhall. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS in 1993 and 1997. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.

Summary Notes

Chinese businessman Chang owns the fabulous Alexa diamond, stolen from Russia during WWII. He intends to return it to Russia during a gala dinner, but the diamond is stolen by Kane, assisted by his lethal and seductive partner Blu Steele. The Agency, in charge of security at the event, go into high gear to try and recover the diamond. Gunplay, explosions, seductions, lethal remote control helicopters, and general mayhem ensue.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 97m
pal: 93m
MPAA RUS: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 8s
run: 93:39s
pal: 89:54s
sub: 90:03s
18 1980UK: Passed 18 after 8s of compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 1997 Tring International VHS
  • 1993 Columbia/Tri-Star VHS
 v          Five Guns To Tombstone - 1960 USA action crime western by Edward L Cahn.


 X   Five Guns To Tombstone

Link Here
  • Five Guns to Tombstone
  • Reiter der Vergeltung
Five Guns To Tombstone is a 1960 USA action crime western by Edward L Cahn.
Starring James Brown, John Wilder and Walter Coy. IMDb
BBFC category cuts were required for a U rated 1960 cinema release. Uncut and PG rated for 2016 DVD.
Summary Notes

Matt Wade escapes from prison and tries to persuade his brother Bill, a reformed gunslinger, to participate in a hold-up. Billy refuses but Matt frames him and he is forced to ride off with the gang. Billy fights with his brother and accidentally kills him, while Matt's teen-aged son, Ted, who thinks his father had been paroled from prison, sees the shooting. Returning to town to explain the true situation, Billy is almost lynched by the townsmen mob who think he was part of the robbery. He escapes and goes back to the gang, pretending to join them but actually looking for evidence to clear himself and turn gang leader, Ike Garvey, over to Marshal Sam Jennings. Only his fiancée Arlene knows of his plan.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
PG 71:24s

UK: Passed PG uncut for mild violence for:
  • 2015 101 Films Limited video
BBFC cut
category cuts
U pre 1970 submitted
71:22s
=68:31s
UK: Passed U after category cuts for:
  • 1960 cinema release
 v          Five Minarets in New York - 2010 Turkey/USA drama by Mahsun Kirmizigül.


 X   Five Minarets in New York

Link Here
  • The Terrorist
  • New York'ta Bes Minare
Five Minarets in New York is a 2010 Turkey/USA drama by Mahsun Kirmizigül.
With Haluk Bilginer, Danny Glover and Gina Gershon. YouTube icon IMDb
Shortened for UK release and then passed 15 without further cuts. Uncut in Germany
Summary Notes

Two Turkish anti-terrorist agents are sent to New York City on a mission to find and bring back the dangerous Islamic leader codenamed "Dajjal", believed to be hiding in there. Working with the FBI and NYPD, the agents orchestrate the arrest of Hadji Gumus, a well-respected Muslim scholar and family man who years before fled to the United States after being released from a Turkish prison, where he served time for murder. This tale love, friendship, peace and prejudices, takes us on a journey seeking to answer the question of whether innocence or guilt even matters to one who lusts for vengeance.

Versions

uncut
uncut
Germany flag 116:29s Germany: Uncut on DTP Entertainment DVD
BBFC uncut

cut
shortened

15 cert97:30s UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong bloody violence and infrequent strong language for:
  • 2011 Showbox RB Blu-ray
  • 2011 Showbox R2 DVD
 v          Five Nights At Freddy's - 2023 US horror by Emma Tammi


 X   Five Nights At Freddy's

Link Here

Five Nights At Freddy's is a 2023 US horror by Emma Tammi
Starring Josh Hutcherson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Lucas Grant BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Not cut by censors but notably Belfast Council overruled the BBFC 15 rating with a local 15A rating. The film was MPA PG-13 rated in the US.

Summary Notes

A troubled security guard begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. During his first night on the job, he realizes that the night shift won't be so easy to get through. Pretty soon he will unveil what actually happened at Freddy's.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 109:15s
pal: 104:53s
15

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Belfast
15A

IFCO cinema 15A

MPA PG-13

UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong threat, violence:
  • 2023 Universal Pictures cinema release (rated 04/10/2023)

Belfast: Uncut and 15A rated by Belfast City Council:

  • 2023 Universal Pictures cinema release
Ireland: Uncut and IFCO 15A rated for supernatural horror with jump scares and some scenes of bloody violence, injury detail depicted, theme of child abduction:
  • 2023 Universal cinema release (rated 11/10/2023) titled Five Nights at Freddy's
US: Uncut and MPA PG-13 rated for strong violent content, bloody images and language:
  • 2023 release (rated 26/07/2023) titled Five Nights at Freddy's
 v          Five Shaolin Masters - 1974 Hong Kong/Taiwan action drama by Cheh Chang


 X   Five Shaolin Masters

Link Here
  • Shao Lin wu zu
  • 5 Masters of Death
Five Shaolin Masters is a 1974 Hong Kong/Taiwan action drama by Cheh Chang
Starring David Chiang, Lung Ti and Sheng Fu BBFC link 2020 IMDb
There are no censorship issues with this release

Summary Notes

The story is simple (Shaolin vs. Manchu traitors), but the effect was anything but, as the screen's most charismatic action actors team with a legendary director and revered choreographers (Liu Chia-liang and brother Liu Chia-yung) for scenes of unparalleled power.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 105m
pal: 101m
15UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence:

An article from movie-censorship.com reports that in fact the Arrow restoration is missing a 2s scene showing a monk swinging an axe in an altercation with Tsai Hung.

 v   The Five-Year Engagement - 2012 US comedy romance by Nicholas Stoller.


 X   The Five-Year Engagement

Link Here

The Five-Year Engagement is a 2012 US comedy romance by Nicholas Stoller.
With Jason Segel, Emily Blunt and Chris Pratt. YouTube icon IMDb

There is a Theatrical Version and an uncontroversial Extended Version

Versions

uncut
Extended Version
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

125:52s UK: The Extended Version was passed 15 uncut for strong language, sex and sex references for:
  • 2012 Universal [Theatrical + Extended] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon released on 29th October 2012

US: The Extended Version is MPAA Unrated for:

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . The additional footage is uncontroversial. It adds a new character of Violet's ex, but nothing particularly important.

uncut
Theatrical Version
15 cert

MPAA
R Rated

124:22s
=119:13s
UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for strong language, sex and sex references for:
  • 2012 Universal [Theatrical + Extended] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon released on 29th October 2012
  • 2012 Universal R2 DVD
  • 2012 cinema release
 v          Flash and Firecat - 1975 USA action crime drama by Beverly Sebastian and Ferd Sebastian.


 X   Flash and Firecat

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  • Flash and the Firecat
  • Flash & Firecat
Flash and Firecat is a 1975 USA action crime drama by Beverly Sebastian and Ferd Sebastian.
Starring Roger Davis, Tricia Sembera and Dub Taylor. IMDb
BBFC cuts were required for an 'AA' rated cinema release in 1977. The film was rated 15 uncut for 1985 VHS. The film is uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US.
Summary Notes

Gang of robbers use dune buggies for their big heist.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
15

MPAA PG
MPAA

81:07s
UK: Passed 15 uncut for:
  • 1985 CIC VHS titled Flash & Firecat
US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
BBFC cut
11s
AA certificate 86:51s
=83:23s
UK: Passed AA (14) after 11s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1977 cinema release titled Flash & Firecat
 v          Flash Gordon - 1980 UK action Sci-Fi adventure by Mike Hodges.


 X   Flash Gordon

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Flash Gordon is a 1980 UK action Sci-Fi adventure by Mike Hodges.
Starring Sam J Jones and Melody Anderson and Max von Sydow. IMDb

There are no censorship issues with this film but the BBFC suffered a little derision from the Daily Mail when it raised the rating from A/PG to 12A in 2021 nad added a politically correct trigger warning: "moderate violence, language, sex references, discriminatory stereotypes". It seems that the BBFC consider the Emperor Ming baddie as a stereotypical Chinese characterisation.
 v          Flashback - 2000 Germany horror mystery thriller by Michael Karen.


 X   Flashback

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  • Flashback - Mörderische Ferien
Flashback is a 2000 Germany horror mystery thriller by Michael Karen.
Starring Valerie Niehaus, Xaver Hutter and Alexandra Neldel. IMDb
The film was cut in Germany for an FSK 18 rating and this cut version was distributed worldwide. This cut version was passed 18 in the UK without further BBFC cuts. The uncut version has appeared o German TV.

Summary Notes

As a young child, Jeanette witnessed her parents brutal murder. After years in a mental institution, the 22 year old is finally strong enough to leave the asylum and begin a life on her own. Soon, Jeanette discovers with horror that many of her new found friends have been murdered. Does her painful past hide a mystery that could help her bring an end to the death around her?

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 98:56s
pal: 94:59s
Germany flag
Germany
Germany : Uncut on German TV
Austria: Uncut for theatrical release
BBFC uncut

cut
cut

cut: 58s
run: 97:56s
pal: 94:01s
18

FSK 18
Germany

UK: Passed 18 without BBFC cuts:
  • 2003 High Fliers Video Distribution VoD
  • 2003 High Fliers Video Distribution [Dubbed] video

See article from movie-censorship.com :

The film was cut in Germany to obtain an FSK 18 rating. This cut version has been distributed for all home video releases since although the film has appeared uncut on German TV.

 v          Flavia the Heretic - 1974 Italy/France horror drama by Gianfranco Mingozzi.


 X   Flavia the Heretic

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  • Flavia
  • la Monaca Musulmana
  • Flavia the Rebel Nun
  • Flavia
  • Priestess of Violence
  • The Heretic
  • The Muslim Nun
  • The Rebel Nun
Flavia the Heretic is a 1974 Italy/France horror drama by Gianfranco Mingozzi.
With Florinda Bolkan, María Casares and Claudio Cassinelli. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for cinema release and VHS. Uncut on DVD in UK and US
Summary Notes

Italy 1600: A convent of nuns are invaded by the Tarantula Sect on their annual pilgrimage. The cultists defile the place of worship, orgying in the chapel and desecrating the altar. One nun decides she can't take the religious oppression any longer and flees the convent upset that all the leaders are male.

Flavia the Heretic is different from other exploitation films. Instead of being gore and sex hidden under a thin shroud of message, Flavia the Heretic has a legitimate message (absurd as it might be at times), but gets grouped in with the sex and gore movies that the Italians are so famous for.

The movie is more than nunsploitation. None of the scenes are all that violent. Movies like Behind Convent Walls were certainly more sexually graphic and dwelt much longer on the sex scenes in attempt to make the erotic. No such attempts were made in this movie.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 100:02s
pal: 96:02s
18

MPAA R

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong violence, sexual violence and torture for:

US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 1:24s
run: 99:44s
pal: 95:45s
18UK: Passed 18 after 1:24s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1994 Redemption VHS

The BBFC cuts were:

  1. Horse castration: a shot of the horses testicles is cut followed by details of the procedure.
  2. Swineherd's daughter's rape: a glimpse of the girls breasts is deleted along with the mounting by the male and some struggling by the girl.
  3. Nun being tortured: cuts to views of the nun's breast being burnt and a close up of a nipple being cut off
  4. Rape victim's revenge: The above rapist himself gets raped but shots of breasts and the girl gasping have been deleted.
  5. Skinning alive: Flavia is skinned alive but we do not get to see fingers digging into an ankle wound nor skin being pulled from her leg.
BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run:
pal:
sub: 99:13s
X certUK: Passed 18 after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1974 Cinema release titled Rebel Nun
 v          Flesh+Blood - 1985 Spain/USA/Netherlands adventure drama by Paul Verhoeven.


 X   Flesh+Blood

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  • Flesh & Blood
  • The Rose and the Sword
Flesh+Blood is a 1985 Spain/USA/Netherlands adventure drama by Paul Verhoeven.
With Rutger Hauer, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Tom Burlinson. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 1986 cinema and VHS releases. Cuts waived for the 2005 DVD. In the US there is a cut R rated version and an uncut Unrated version.
Summary Notes

A band of medieval mercenaries take revenge on a noble lord who decides not to pay them by kidnapping the betrothed of the noble's son. As the plague and warfare cut a swathe of destruction throughout the land, the mercenaries hole up in a castle and await their fate.

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

122:34s UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong violence and sexual violence with previous cuts waived for:

The previous BBFC cuts were waived when the MGM DVD was resubmitted in 2005

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

mpaa cut
cut
MPAA R US: There is also a cut US R Rated Version to avoid
BBFC cut
38s
18121:43s UK: Passed 18 after 38s of compulsory BBFC cuts for:
  • 1986 Rank VHS
  • 1986 cinema release

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

  • The scene in which Agnes (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is gang raped by Martin (Rutger Hauer) and his gang is reduced.
 v   The Flesh and the Fiends - 1960 UK horror by John Gilling.


 X   The Flesh and the Fiends

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  • Mania
  • The Fiendish Ghouls
The Flesh and the Fiends is a 1960 UK horror by John Gilling.
With Peter Cushing, June Laverick and Donald Pleasence. YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb
The film was originally made with 2 variants, cut nudity for the UK and uncut for the continent. The UK Version was further cut for a 1960 X rated cinema release. This cut UK version was later 12 rated for 2012 DVD. The film was released in the US in a shorter version titled The Fiendish Ghouls.
Summary Review: Obscure masterpiece
This film deals with the infamous exploits of grave-robbers Burke & Hare, and the university professor surgeon Dr. Knox.

This is exploitative macabre melodrama, more than a horror film; though it is more gruesome and horrific than other films of the terror genre.

This is still intense viewing today, the performances of George Rose as Burke, and Donald Pleasence as Hare, are superb, powerful & really scary, if there is anything funny about them, it is the darkest of comedy. Peter Cushing is fine as Knox (NB. Cushing is not the principal protagonist, the film revolves on several characters) the quality of the remaining cast vary, but at worst they are theatrical; which by no means mar the film.

The cinematography is first rate, and any Hammer fans amongst you might agree that the director John Gilling, who co-scripted it, never made anything else quite like this.

Continental Version

uncut
Continental Version
MPAA Unrated US: The Continental Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

UK Version

BBFC cut
UK Version
cut
cut: ~27s
run: 93:11s
pal: 89:27s
sub: 93:55s
12 cert

X cert

UK: The previously cut UK Version was passed 12 without further BBFC cuts for moderate threat, violence and horror for:
  • 2012 Anchor Bay Peter Cushing Collection R2 DVD

The UK Version was passed X (16) after about 27s of BBFC cuts for:

  • 1960 cinema release

From IMDb. The 1960 UK distributors prepared a version with topless shots replaced by more modest footage:

  • In a tavern scene with Burke and Hare, a female extra allows her blouse to slip revealing her breasts while B&H are talking (in the UK print the blouse doesn't slip)
  • When Billie Whitelaw takes John Cairney up to her room she has a brief conversation at the foot of the stairs with a woman by an open door. In the UK print this woman is clothed - In the continental print her breasts are exposed.
  • When Cairney goes into the brothel and confronts Whitelaw various of the extras are topless in the continental version (but clothed in the UK print). The Continental print also features a couple of unique shots preceding this of topless revelry.

The BBFC then cut some violent scenes:

  • The murder of the old woman is slightly differently edited and more explicit in the Continental print (additional close-ups of her being smothered by Hare's hand).
  • The murder of Daft Jamie is slightly extended and more violent
  • The Continental version has a close-up of Burke's face when he is hanged which is missing from the UK print.

US Version

cut
US Version
run: 74m
pal: 71m
MPAA UnratedUS: The US Version is shortened and MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2020 KL Studio Classics [Continental Version + US Version] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon

SSee details of shortened version from movie-censorship.com

 v          Flesh for Frankenstein - 1973 Italian/French horror by Paul Morrissey.


 X   Flesh for Frankenstein

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  • Andy Warhol's Frankenstein
  • Il Mostro e in Tavola... Barone Frankenstein
  • Carne per Frankenstein
  • Chair pour Frankenstein
  • Andy Warhol's Young Frankenstein
  • De la chair pour Frankenstein
  • The Devil and Dr. Frankenstein
  • Frankenstein
  • The Frankenstein Experiment
  • Up Frankenstein
Flesh for Frankenstein is a 1973 Italian/French horror by Paul Morrissey.
With Joe Dallesandro and Udo Kier. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Heavily cut by the BBFC for 1975 cinema release. Then less heavily cut for 1982 cinema release. Banned as a video nasty in 1984. Less cut for 1996 VHS and uncut for 2006 DVD. Uncut and MPAA X rated in the US.
Summary Revie w: Perverse
A very good film from the Warhol/Morrissey partnership. It features a decent stab at the Frankenstein legend featuring a fair few intentional laughs

Udo Kier is astounding as the mad Baron Frankenstein, Arno Juerging is great as his idiot assistant Otto, and Monique Van Vooren holds her own as Frankenstein's wife-sister, whose insatiable sexual appetite is fed by hunky Joe Dallesandro.

The quality productions values add to the package and it justifiably gets rated as one of the best campy horrors of the time.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 94:51s
pal: 91:03s
18

MPAA X

UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong bloody violence with previous BBFC cuts waived for:

US: Uncut and MPAA X Rated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 56s
run: 93:47s
pal: 90:02s
18UK: Passed 18 after 56s of cuts for:
  • 1996 First Independent VHS

The BBFC cuts were:

  • Cuts to shots of the Baron smearing blood across the breasts of a female corpse
  • and sexually caressing the body
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 2:08s
run: 92:37s
pal: 88:55s

Video NastyUK: The cut UK Cinema Version was released in November 1982 for:
  • 1982 Vipco VHS

DPP 39There is famous scene where the Baron has an orgasmic grope amongst his creations innards and proclaims that To know life you must fuck death in the gall bladder . (or vice versa). This contributed to the wind up of the frenzied press and the video got added to the video nasties list in March 1984. It stayed on the list throughout the panic and so became one of the collectable DPP 39s

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 2:08s
run: 92:39s
pal: 88:57s
18UK: Passed 18 after 2:08s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1982 cinema release
uncut
uncut
run: 94:58s
pal: 91:10s
Video NastyReleased uncut for:
  • 1981 Video Gems VHS
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 8m
run:
pal:
sub: 95:47s
X certUK: Passed X after about 8 minutes of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1975 cinema release
 v          Flesh for the Beast


 X   Flesh for the Beast

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Flesh for the Beast

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

89:26s 2003 US horror film by Terry West.
With Jane Scarlett, Sergio Jones and Clark Beasley Jr. IMDb

The Unrated version was passed 18 uncut for:

The US release is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

From cuts details on IMDb

There is also a US R Rated version missing a four-minute montage of the three succubus ladies dancing and smearing blood all over their naked bodies during a ritual feeding after the last team member is killed.

 v          Flesh Gordon - 1974 USA comedy Sci-Fi film by Michael Benveniste and Howard Ziehm.


 X   Flesh Gordon

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  • Flesh Gordon - Andata e ritorno... al pianeta Korno!
Flesh Gordon is a 1974 USA comedy Sci-Fi film by Michael Benveniste and Howard Ziehm.
Starring Jason Williams, Suzanne Fields and Joseph Hudgins. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release and 18 rated VHS. Heavily cut in the US for an MPAA R rating although the Unrated Version is uncut. The 2001 UK DVD release is reported to be uncut without a BBFC certificate. There was also an X rated release with hardcore scenes in the US.

Summary Notes

Emperor Wang (the Perverted) is leader of the planet Porno and sends his mighty "Sex Ray" towards Earth, turning everyone into sex-mad fiends. Only one man can save the Earth, football player Flesh Gordon. Along with his girlfriend Dale Ardent and Professor Flexi-Jerkoff, they set off towards the source of the Sex Ray, unaware of the perils that face them!

X rated Version

uncut
uncut
MPAA XUS: From IMDb

Several X-rated scenes were filmed and an X-rated version of the film was printed then supposedly destroyed (although it is known to have received at least a limited distribution). It seems that this version has been lost, possibly as a result of prints being destroyed after a police raid.

Unrated Version

uncut
uncut
run: 89:46s
pal: 86:11s
No Cert

MPAA Unrated

UK: Uncut without a BBFC database entry for:
The DVD running time supports the unconfirmed reports that the uncut version was released without a BBFC certificate.

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 1:16s
run: 87:54s
pal: 84:23s
sub: 85:41s
18

X

UK: Passed 18 after 1:16s of BBFC cuts:
  • 1988 Entertainment in VHS
UK: Passed X (18) after BBFC cuts:
  • 1980 cinema release
  • 1975 cinema release

From IMDb. The BBFC cuts were:

  • to heavily edit the forced seduction of Dale by one of the lesbian warrior women and
  • to remove a close up of the shaved pubic region of one of Chief Nellie's guards.

R Rated Version

mpaa cut
cut
cut: 10m
run: 78m
pal: 75m
MPAA RUS: The US R rated version is shortened/cut by about 10m.
            FleshEater - 1988 USA horror by S William Hinzman. See Zombie Nosh
 v          Flossie - 1974 Sweden erotic romance by Mac Ahlberg


 X   Flossie

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  • Swedish Sex Kitten
  • Flossie the Teenage Nymph
Flossie is a 1974 Sweden erotic romance by Mac Ahlberg
Starring Marie Forså, Jack Frank and Anita Ericsson Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Banned by the BBFC from a 1976 cinema release. A significantly cut version was later passed X for 1977 cinema release and 18 rated VHS in 1987. The film was released uncut in the US in 2022.

Summary Notes

A young embassy officer in Stockholm has an unexpected and mysterious encounter with a strange woman who introduces the fascinating, yet inexperienced teenager Flossie to him with the intention to gently and softly seduce her.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 92:01s
pal: 88:20s
MPAA UnratedUS: Uncut and presumably MPAA Unrated for:
cut
pre-cut
run: 66m
pal: 63m
18 1980UK: A pre-cut version missing about 25m was passed 18 without further BBFC cuts:
  • 1987 Sheptonhurst VHS titled Swedish Sex Kitten

The original version contains erections but no penetration. Presumably it was scenes with these hardcore elements that were cut.

cut
pre-cut
run: 67m
pal: 64m
X 1970UK: A pre-cut version missing about 25m was passed X (18) without further BBFC cuts:
  • 1977 cinema release titled Flossie
banned
banned
rejectedUK: Banned for a 1976 cinema release
 v          Flushed Away


 X   Flushed Away

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Flushed Away

Versions

cut U certificate81:07s 2006 UK/US comedy animation by David Bowers & Sam Fell

Pre-cut when submitted in 2006 after a BBFC advice viewing. The BBFC commented: The animated tale originally contained uses of 'bugger' and 'bloody'. These were replaced by 'blinkin'' and 'bother' in the cut submitted for final classification

 v          Fly Away Home - 1996 USA / Canada children's adventure drama by Carroll Ballard.


 X   Fly Away Home

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  • Father Goose
  • Flying Wild
Fly Away Home is a 1996 USA / Canada children's adventure drama by Carroll Ballard.
Starring Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin and Dana Delany. Youtube link IMDb
The U rated 1996 cinema releaase was uncut but BBFC category cuts were required for a 1996 U rated VHS release. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US.
Summary Notes

Amy is only 13 years old when her mother is killed in an auto wreck in New Zealand. She goes to Canada to live with her father, an eccentric inventor whom she barely knows. Amy is miserable in her new life...that is until she discovers a nest of goose eggs that were abandoned when developers began tearing up a local forest. The eggs hatch and Amy becomes "Mama Goose". The young birds must fly south for the winter, but who will lead them there? With a pair of ultralight airplanes, Amy, her dad and their friends must find a way to do it...

Versions

uncut
uncut
U certificate

MPAA PG
MPAA

106:50s
=102:34s

UK: Passed U uncut for:
  • 1996 cinema release
US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
BBFC cut
2s category cuts
U certificate 102:29s

UK: Passed U after 2s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1997 Columbia/Tri-Star Home VHS

The BBFC cuts were:

  • When Amy and her father fly low leading the flock of geese past the hunters, remove bearded hunter's exclamation holy shit! as he ducks, resuming on medium close up of Amy in plane.
 v          Fly Me - 1973 Philippines / USA action drama by Cirio H Santiago (as Cirio Santiago).


 X   Fly Me

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  • Il racket del sesso
Fly Me is a 1973 Philippines / USA action drama by Cirio H Santiago (as Cirio Santiago).
Starring Pat Anderson, Lenore Kasdorf and Lyllah Torena. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for cinema release and VHS in 1985. Also seems cut in the US.

Summary Notes

Stewardesses battle kung fu killers.

Versions

mpaa cut
cut
cut:
run: 72:12s
pal: 69:19s
MPAA RUS: The US Version seems to have been cut too:
  • 2012 Shout! Factory Lethal Ladies Collection 2 R1 DVD
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 1:14s
run: 73:56s
pal: 70:59s
18UK: Passed 18 after 1:14s of compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 1985 Media Perpetuity Investments VHS
  • 1985 cinema release
 v          Flying Guillotine 2 - 1978 Hong Kong action adventure by Kang Cheng, Shan Hua


 X   Flying Guillotine 2

Link Here
  • Can ku da ci sha
  • Palace Carnage
Flying Guillotine 2 is a 1978 Hong Kong action adventure by Kang Cheng, Shan Hua
Starring Feng Ku, Chung Wang and Hung Wei BBFC link 2020 IMDb
BBFC animal cruelty cuts were required for a 15 rated video release in 2021. It seems likely that the BBFC 18 rated Netflix release is uncut.

Summary Notes

The emperor's reign of terror expands. Heroic outlaw Ma Teng joins a squad of female rebels, whose leader is torn between family loyalties.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut:
run: 92m
pal: 88m
15UK: Passed 15 for strong violence, nudity after BBFC cuts:

The BBFC commented:

This work had compulsory cuts made. Cuts were required to a scene of animal cruelty, in which a fish is stabbed.

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 93m
pal: 89m
18 certUK: Passed 18 uncut for violence:
  • 2018 Netflix video


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