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Dark City (Blu-ray) (1998)
They built the city to see what makes us tick. Last night one of us went off.Director: Alex Proyas
Year of Copyright: 1998
Year of Production: 1996-97
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film - Director's Cut (111:43)
- (1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas (2008)
- (2) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (2008)
- (3) Audio Commentary by writers Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer (2008)
*The Film - Theatrical Cut (100:29)
- (1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs & David S. Goyer, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, and production designer Patrick Tatopoulos (1998)
- (2) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (1998)
Director's Cut Extras:
- Director's Cut Fact Track
- Production Gallery (80 images)
- Documentaries:
-- 2008 introduction by director Alex Proyas (5:00)
-- "Memories of Shell Beach" 2008 featurette in which cast and crew look back at the making of the film from concept to reception (43:25)
-- "Architecture of Dreams" 2008 featurette presenting five perspectives on the themes and meanings of the film (33:50)
Theatrical Cut Extras:
- "The Metropolis Comparison" (11 pages)
- "Neil Gaiman on Dark City" (1 page)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:17)
DISC TWO (DVD-ROM)
*Digital Copy (Director's Cut)*
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Subtitles:English HoH, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:There are reports, that "Digital Copy" is not compatible with Apple portable devices.
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film - Director's Cut (111:09)
(1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas (2025)
(2) Audio Commentary by Craig Anderson, Bruce Isaacs and Herschel Isaacs, co-hosts of the Film Versus Film podcast (2025)
(3) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas (2008)
(4) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (2008)
(5) Audio Commentary by writers Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer (2008)
2006 introduction by director Alex Proyas (4:51)
"Return to Dark City" 2025 documentary featuring interviews with director Alex Proyas, producer Andrew Mason, production designers Patrick Tatopoulos and George Liddle, costume designer Liz Keough, storyboard artist Peter Pound, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, actor Rufus Sewell, hair & makeup artist Leslie Vanderwalt and VFX creative director Peter Doyle (58:55)
"Rats in a Maze" 2025 visual essay by film scholar Alexandra West (14:33)
"I'm as Much in the Dark as You Are" 2025 visual essay by film scholar Josh Nelson on film noir and identity in "Dark City" (19:50)
Design & Storyboards (14:08)
DISC TWO
*The Theatrical Cut (100:32)
(1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs & David S. Goyer, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, and production designer Patrick Tatopoulos (1998)
(2) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (1998)
"Memories of Shell Beach" 2008 featurette in which cast and crew look back at the making of the film from concept to reception (43:26)
"Architecture of Dreams" 2008 featurette presenting five perspectives on the themes and meanings of the film (33:41)
Theatrical Trailer (2:23)
Image Gallery (294 pages) -
Subtitles:English HoH (both cuts)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (both cuts)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (both cuts)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo (both cuts) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Region A/B-coded.
Comes in a limited edition slipcase featuring newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller including:
- a 60-page perfect bound collectors book featuring new writing by author Richard Kadrey, and film critics Sabina Stent, Virat Nehru and Martyn Pedler;
- double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller;
- three postcard-sized reproduction art cards;
- postcard from Shell Beach;
- Dr Schreber business card. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film - Director's Cut (111:43)
- (1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas (2008)
- (2) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (2008)
- (3) Audio Commentary by writers Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer (2008)
*The Film - Theatrical Cut (100:29)
- (1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs & David S. Goyer, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, and production designer Patrick Tatopoulos (1998)
- (2) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (1998)
Director's Cut Extras:
- Director's Cut Fact Track
- Production Gallery (80 images)
- Documentaries:
-- 2008 introduction by director Alex Proyas (5:00)
-- "Memories of Shell Beach" 2008 featurette in which cast and crew look back at the making of the film from concept to reception (43:25)
-- "Architecture of Dreams" 2008 featurette presenting five perspectives on the themes and meanings of the film (33:50)
Theatrical Cut Extras:
- "The Metropolis Comparison" (11 pages)
- "Neil Gaiman on Dark City" (1 page)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:17)
DISC TWO (DVD-ROM)
*Digital Copy (Director's Cut)*
(downloadable version of the film, using H.264 video codec) -
Subtitles:English HoH, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:There are reports, that "Digital Copy" is not compatible with Apple portable devices.
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film - Director's Cut (111:09)
(1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas (2025)
(2) Audio Commentary by Craig Anderson, Bruce Isaacs and Herschel Isaacs, co-hosts of the Film Versus Film podcast (2025)
(3) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas (2008)
(4) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (2008)
(5) Audio Commentary by writers Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer (2008)
2006 introduction by director Alex Proyas (4:51)
"Return to Dark City" 2025 documentary featuring interviews with director Alex Proyas, producer Andrew Mason, production designers Patrick Tatopoulos and George Liddle, costume designer Liz Keough, storyboard artist Peter Pound, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, actor Rufus Sewell, hair & makeup artist Leslie Vanderwalt and VFX creative director Peter Doyle (58:55)
"Rats in a Maze" 2025 visual essay by film scholar Alexandra West (14:33)
"I'm as Much in the Dark as You Are" 2025 visual essay by film scholar Josh Nelson on film noir and identity in "Dark City" (19:50)
Design & Storyboards (14:08)
DISC TWO
*The Theatrical Cut (100:32)
(1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs & David S. Goyer, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, and production designer Patrick Tatopoulos (1998)
(2) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (1998)
"Memories of Shell Beach" 2008 featurette in which cast and crew look back at the making of the film from concept to reception (43:26)
"Architecture of Dreams" 2008 featurette presenting five perspectives on the themes and meanings of the film (33:41)
Theatrical Trailer (2:23)
Image Gallery (294 pages) -
Subtitles:English HoH (both cuts)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (both cuts)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (both cuts)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo (both cuts) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Region A/B-coded.
Comes in a limited edition slipcase featuring newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller including:
- a 60-page perfect bound collectors book featuring new writing by author Richard Kadrey, and film critics Sabina Stent, Virat Nehru and Martyn Pedler;
- double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller;
- three postcard-sized reproduction art cards;
- postcard from Shell Beach;
- Dr Schreber business card. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:*The Film - Director's Cut (111:43)
- Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas (2008)
- Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (2008)
- Audio Commentary by writers Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer (2008)
*The Film - Theatrical Cut (100:29)
- (1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs & David S. Goyer, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, and production designer Patrick Tatopoulos (1998)
- (2) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (1998)
Director's Cut Extras:
- Director's Cut Fact Track
- Production Gallery (80 images)
- Documentaries:
-- 2008 introduction by director Alex Proyas (5:00)
-- "Memories of Shell Beach" 2008 featurette in which cast and crew look back at the making of the film from concept to reception (43:25)
-- "Architecture of Dreams" 2008 featurette presenting five perspectives on the themes and meanings of the film (33:50)
Theatrical Cut Extras:
- "The Metropolis Comparison" (11 pages)
- "Neil Gaiman on Dark City" (1 page)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:17)
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Start-up/Bonus trailer for "Kick-ass" (2:07) -
Subtitles:French (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs & David S. Goyer, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, and production designer Patrick Tatopoulos (1998)
(2) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (1998) -
Extras:"Memories of Shell Beach" 2008 featurette in which cast and crew look back at the making of the film from concept to reception (43:27)
"Architecture of Dreams" 2008 featurette presenting five perspectives on the themes and meanings of the film (33:42)
Theatrical Trailer (2:17) -
Subtitles:Danish, English HoH, Finnish, German HoH, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), Spanish (Latin), Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
German Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) Dolby Digital 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
Portuguese (Brazilian) Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
Spanish (Latin) Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo -
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs & David S. Goyer, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, and production designer Patrick Tatopoulos (1998)
(2) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (1998) -
Extras:"Memories of Shell Beach" 2008 featurette in which cast and crew look back at the making of the film from concept to reception (43:27)
"Architecture of Dreams" 2008 featurette presenting five perspectives on the themes and meanings of the film (33:42)
Theatrical Trailer (2:17) -
Subtitles:Danish, English HoH, Finnish, German HoH, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), Spanish (Latin), Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
German Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) Dolby Digital 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
Portuguese (Brazilian) Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
Spanish (Latin) Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs & David S. Goyer, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, and production designer Patrick Tatopoulos (1998)
(2) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (1998) -
Extras:"Memories of Shell Beach" 2008 featurette in which cast and crew look back at the making of the film from concept to reception (43:27)
"Architecture of Dreams" 2008 featurette presenting five perspectives on the themes and meanings of the film (33:42)
Theatrical Trailer (2:17) -
Subtitles:Danish, English HoH, Finnish, German HoH, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish (Castilian), Spanish (Latin), Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
German Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish (Castilian) Dolby Digital 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
Portuguese (Brazilian) Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
Spanish (Latin) Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:*The Film - Director's Cut (111:43)
- (1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas (2008)
- (2) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (2008)
- (3) Audio Commentary by writers Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer (2008)
*The Film - Theatrical Cut (100:29)
- (1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs & David S. Goyer, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, and production designer Patrick Tatopoulos (1998)
- (2) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (1998)
Director's Cut Extras:
- Director's Cut Fact Track
- Production Gallery (80 images)
- Documentaries:
-- 2008 introduction by director Alex Proyas (5:00)
-- "Memories of Shell Beach" 2008 featurette in which cast and crew look back at the making of the film from concept to reception (43:25)
-- "Architecture of Dreams" 2008 featurette presenting five perspectives on the themes and meanings of the film (33:50)
Theatrical Cut Extras:
- "The Metropolis Comparison" (11 pages)
- "Neil Gaiman on Dark City" (1 page)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:17) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:*The Film - Director's Cut (111:43)
- (1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas (2008)
- (2) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (2008)
- (3) Audio Commentary by writers Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer (2008)
*The Film - Theatrical Cut (100:29)
- (1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs & David S. Goyer, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, and production designer Patrick Tatopoulos (1998)
- (2) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (1998)
Director's Cut Extras:
- Director's Cut Fact Track
- Production Gallery (80 images)
- Documentaries:
-- 2008 introduction by director Alex Proyas (5:00)
-- "Memories of Shell Beach" 2008 featurette in which cast and crew look back at the making of the film from concept to reception (43:25)
-- "Architecture of Dreams" 2008 featurette presenting five perspectives on the themes and meanings of the film (33:50)
Theatrical Cut Extras:
- "The Metropolis Comparison" (11 pages)
- "Neil Gaiman on Dark City" (1 page)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:17) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film - Director's Cut (111:09)
(1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas (2025)
(2) Audio Commentary by Craig Anderson, Bruce Isaacs and Herschel Isaacs, co-hosts of the Film Versus Film podcast (2025)
(3) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas (2008)
(4) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (2008)
(5) Audio Commentary by writers Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer (2008)
2006 introduction by director Alex Proyas (4:51)
"Return to Dark City" 2025 documentary featuring interviews with director Alex Proyas, producer Andrew Mason, production designers Patrick Tatopoulos and George Liddle, costume designer Liz Keough, storyboard artist Peter Pound, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, actor Rufus Sewell, hair & makeup artist Leslie Vanderwalt and VFX creative director Peter Doyle (58:55)
"Rats in a Maze" 2025 visual essay by film scholar Alexandra West (14:33)
"I'm as Much in the Dark as You Are" 2025 visual essay by film scholar Josh Nelson on film noir and identity in "Dark City" (19:50)
Design & Storyboards (14:08)
DISC TWO
*The Theatrical Cut (100:32)
(1) Audio Commentary by director Alex Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs & David S. Goyer, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, and production designer Patrick Tatopoulos (1998)
(2) Audio Commentary by film critic Roger Ebert (1998)
"Memories of Shell Beach" 2008 featurette in which cast and crew look back at the making of the film from concept to reception (43:26)
"Architecture of Dreams" 2008 featurette presenting five perspectives on the themes and meanings of the film (33:41)
Theatrical Trailer (2:23)
Image Gallery (294 pages) -
Subtitles:English HoH (both cuts)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (both cuts)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (both cuts)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo (both cuts) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Region A/B-coded.
Comes in a limited edition slipcase featuring newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller including:
- a 60-page perfect bound collectors book featuring new writing by author Richard Kadrey, and film critics Sabina Stent, Virat Nehru and Martyn Pedler;
- double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller;
- three postcard-sized reproduction art cards;
- postcard from Shell Beach;
- Dr Schreber business card. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The Arrow editions come from a new 4K restoration of both cuts and include new and archival extras. Do note, however, that the "Metropolis Comparison" essay is only on the older editions of the theatrical cut.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Director's Cut America- New Line Home Entertainment - No cuts - contains both director's Cut (111:43) and theatrical cut (100:29).
- Blu-ray A Limited Edition America- Arrow Films - No cuts - includes the director's cut (111:09) and the theatrical cut (100:32).
- Blu-ray A Director's Cut Canada- New Line Home Entertainment - No cuts - contains both director's Cut (111:43) and theatrical cut (100:29).
- Blu-ray A Limited Edition Canada- Arrow Films - No cuts - includes the director's cut (111:09) and the theatrical cut (100:32).
- Blu-ray ALL Director's Cut France- Metropolitan Film - No cuts - contains both director's Cut (111:43) and theatrical cut (100:29).
- Blu-ray ALL Germany- Warner Home Video - No cuts - theatrical cut (100:29).
- Blu-ray ALL Japan- Warner Home Video - No cuts - theatrical cut (100:29).
- Blu-ray ALL Spain- Warner Home Video - No cuts - theatrical cut (100:29).
- Blu-ray B Director's Cut Australia- Village Roadshow - No cuts - contains both director's Cut (111:43) and theatrical cut (100:29).
- Blu-ray B Director's Cut United Kingdom- Entertainment In Video - No cuts - contains both director's cut (111:43) and theatrical cut (100:29).
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts - includes the director's cut (111:09) and the theatrical cut (100:32).
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Comparison added by Frank_Vincent on 07/08/08
Comparison last updated by Frank_Vincent on 25/06/25UPDATE LOG:
24/03/14: Addition of the German edition and DVD Beaver link.
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11/10/18: Added Spain, Japan, capsaholic.
01/05/24: Added French.
25/06/25: Updated audio information on the Arrow releases.
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