"The Devils" (1971) on DVD?
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"The Devils" (1971) on DVD?
I know that there are a few region 0 DVDs of Ken Russell's The Devils floating about. Does anyone know if these are "official" or boots. Has anyone heard if it will ever be released "for real" on DVD. Preferably in its X-rated uncut 111 minute version and not the 103 minute US theatrical release.
I've only seen an old VHS US version but the movie is incredible. It definitely could have only been produced during the early 70's.
I've only seen an old VHS US version but the movie is incredible. It definitely could have only been produced during the early 70's.
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www.hkflix.com has what appears to be a Region 0 uncut version that I believe contains the uncut version plus other restored footage. It is listed as 108 minutes (but I think this is due to PAL speedup). Not a pristine transfer, but if memory serves me well, it is much better than the UK VHS of the uncut version.
Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Mono
"Hell On Earth" Documentary (50 mins.)
"Year Of Censorship" (5 mins.)
UK Censors (1 min.)
James Ferman (3 mins.)
Trailers (1 min.)
Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Mono
"Hell On Earth" Documentary (50 mins.)
"Year Of Censorship" (5 mins.)
UK Censors (1 min.)
James Ferman (3 mins.)
Trailers (1 min.)
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as far as i know there is no official dvd release. you can get hold of bootlegs with the documentary. and theres some bootlegs that have the rape of christ scene edited in. uncut doesnt really mean anything. the film is uncut as submitted. the documentary with mark kemode was on the bbc about 5 years ago i think, it was on youtube a few months back but got taken down by wb.
look on imdb.com for some boot links.
look on imdb.com for some boot links.
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Originally Posted by kevkev
hasnt it been officially released in widescreen??? those boots are not wide enough. but at that price it seems a good deal. the documentary is great.
even Turner Classic Movie's store website had a special edition up for sale at one point.
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Originally Posted by DeputyDave
I know that there are a few region 0 DVDs of Ken Russell's The Devils floating about. Does anyone know if these are "official" or boots. Has anyone heard if it will ever be released "for real" on DVD. Preferably in its X-rated uncut 111 minute version and not the 103 minute US theatrical release.
I've only seen an old VHS US version but the movie is incredible. It definitely could have only been produced during the early 70's.
I've only seen an old VHS US version but the movie is incredible. It definitely could have only been produced during the early 70's.
The AFI interestingly a number of years back advertised they were going to screen the 111min cut in Washington DC, at the last minute, said print was unobtainable, but they did screen the rarely screened original US X-rated cut of the film, it wasn't complete, but it was a treat nonetheless.
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I bought one of those copies a few years ago and made them take it back. The picture is anamorphic but 1.78:1. Wasn't this a scope film? PQ was not good. Prolly from vhs. It did have a nice docu on it which I believe was from UK TV airing.
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Originally Posted by mrwilson
I bought one of those copies a few years ago and made them take it back. The picture is anamorphic but 1.78:1. Wasn't this a scope film? PQ was not good. Prolly from vhs. It did have a nice docu on it which I believe was from UK TV airing.
yes the documentary 'Hell on Earth' was broadcast on the UK's Channel 4