Djangoman

Sorry if the topic has been shown somewhere but I can't find it...

Call me crazy or anything, but I prefer this version than the new Punisher ... unfortunately Artisan's R-rated version R1 DVD is already OOP. Even the unrated Dutch DVD (which is probably bootleg) seems unavailable either.

I wonder if this title still available in other region, and how's the cut?

If not, is there any rumor that Lions Gate (I believe they own Artisan now?) will re-release this title again, like they do on Rambo?

SuckaMC

I had no idea that this is OOP. Glad I picked it up. I didn't even know there was another cut. Its one outstandingly violent movie. I would say to hit the small hole in the wall dvd stores and they may still have a copy.

juicerocket

I was just looking for this dvd last week, and couldn't find it anywhere. I didn't realize it was OOP. I'd love to hear if this is available anywhere.

asianxcore

it is OOP (the region 1) but it doesn't go for some outrageous price. you will probably end up paying maybe 9.99 for it on ebay. I found a copy used at Blockbuster for only $4.99.

Djangoman

The problem is I don't live in USA, and I don't really trust eBay. Anyway, I also read somewhere that it might be available in R3 Korea. Is it true? Anyone has it?

HockeyMan2000

There is indeed an R3 Korean version -- I picked it up dirt cheap from Koreandvds.com about a month ago (I think it was less than $5, not counting the shipping), along with a DTS SE of CLIFFHANGER (also under $10).

The bad news is that it's identical to the US DVD, which is in mono (even though the packaging states it's in stere). The laserdisc had a stereo mix.

Is there ANY better version (stereo at least, if not uncut) available anywhere else in the world?

Djangoman

Any rumor that Punisher will be re-released? Otherwise, maybe I have to try the Korean DVD, better than nothing at all. Oh heck, by the way, what is missing in the r-rated version? If it's only two headshots ... oh heck, I can live without two headshots... once again, better than nothing at all...

darmok

this title is OOP in the U.S., but there were plenty on ebay (mostly shipping from Canada; don't know if it's OOP there), for a measly sum.

Giles

glad I own my Japanese laserdisc copy of the film.

DirkUSA

Hi Guys,
I found this version: http://www.sazuma.com/showdcd.php3?dcd_id=HL002
There is another place (www.medienversand.at) in Austria that seems to have it in stock. Both claim that it's the uncut version, widescreen with an English stereo track. It seems to be the same as the dutch disc, they are both from HIGH LAND (never heard of them before).

Regards,
Dirk

Djangoman

Those are probably bootlegs ... and the price is definitely not cheap for an unofficial release.

DirkUSA

I found a german webpage that confirms that the High Land DVD is a bootleg: http://www.ofdb.de/view.php?page=fas...=388&vid=78794 (in German) It also says that the scenes that were put back into the movie are from a different source and it's noticeable.

Regards,
Dirk

darmok

the video quality on the R1 dvd isn't that great. it felt like i was watching a VHS for some reason!

Djangoman

I've got the R3 Korea from koreandvds.com. Well, at least I've got a copy of Punisher at last. It's not great quality but definitely watchable. Such a pity it's in mono while it should be at least stereo as it is clearly mentioned inthe end credit.

What is exactly cut in this version? Is it when Lady Tanaka shoved gunbarrel to De Leo's mouth (one of the mafia) and fire? (No blood splattered on the wall shown). I couldn't remember it correctly either. I only watched this previously in theatre long time ago.