OVERALL: R3

Korean release for the complete version, original language in DTS and correct aspect ratio. Note however, that the 5.1/DTS tracks suffers from poor sound effects mixing. Collectors might also want the original mono audio and alternative shot. R1 and R2 German have the mono option to offer, while the R0 Hong Kong includes the alternative shot.

General Note:
When Yi Lang get's knocked out, there are two shots that exist:
1. Masked thief blows aroma and Yi Lang faints (R0 UK and Hong Kong releases).
2. Masked thief attacks Yi Lang behind his neck (R3 Korean and R2 French releases).

CUTS:

• R0 Hong Kong- Ocean Shores - This version is re-edited by the distributor and is missing 3m 49s compared to the R3 Spectrum release:
  1 - Yi Lang's comment about having to start his punishment again = 8s
  2 - After the monk claims the ghosts are going under his clothes, they all continue fighting against the ghosts whilst Yi Lang wonders what's going on = 3m 38s
  3 - The end abruptly cuts off - 3s.
  (Thanks to chen lung for these details)
• R0 United Kingdom- Eastern Heroes - This version is re-edited by the distributor and is missing 50s compared to the R3 Spectrum release:
  1 - 'Lo Wei Productions' introduction is slightly trimmed = 1s.
  2 - First few seconds of Yi Lang walking at the start during his punishment = 2s.
  3 - Long shot of monks entering the Soliature Halls for nightduty = 1s.
  4 - Yi Lang's friend signaling him to line up with the other monks = 3s.
  5 - Yi Lang claiming his innocence in the cell = 0.5s.
  6 - All the brothers walking towards Yi Lang in the sleeping room = 1s.
  7 - The Grand Master saying "Hey!" to the monk running away from the ghosts they have just discovered = 1s.
  8 - Start of scene when Wu Lin Leader and Fung-Er are entering Shaolin Temple = 1s.
  9 - In the 1st Yi Lang vs Fung-Er fight, when she swings hers arms, there is a little more before the next shot of Yi Lang's back = 2s.
  10 - Luk punching the Wu Lin candidate quite a few paces = 2s.
  11 - Lo Han monk fighting Yi Lang with the pole = 36s.
  (Thanks to chen lung for these details)
• R1 America- Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment - Status unknown.
• R2 France- Seven - Status unknown.
• R2 Germany- Splendid Film - No cuts (94:52 PAL).
• R2 Masterpiece Edition Germany- Splendid Film - Yes, at least 2 minutes are missing from the beginning (90 min PAL).
• R2 Ultrabit United Kingdom- Hong Kong Legends - No cuts.
• R3 Korea- Spectrum - No cuts - complete version.
• R4 Ultrabit Australia- Hong Kong Legends - No cuts (94:31 PAL).

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Comparison added by Goran_Andersson on 23/08/05
Comparison last updated by Markus_Lang on 05/05/12

UPDATE LOG:

05/05/2012: Addition of the R2 German and R4 Australian editions.