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Protector (The) AKA Warrior King AKA Tom Yum Goong AKA Honour Of The Dragon (2005)
A Young Fighter Named Kham Must Go To Australia To Retrieve His Stolen Elephant.Director: Prachya Pinkaew
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (US version)
Audio commentary by Bey Logan
"Fight" deleted scene (2:08)
"No Wires Attached: Making The Protector" featurette (15:01)
"Making Tony Jaa" interview with Tony Jaa and Panna Rittikrai (6:31)
"The Director's Guided Tour: Stairwell Scene" documentary (35:04)
"Tony Jaa Martial Arts Demonstrations" featurettes (with 'Play all' option - 2:04):
- "Demo #1" (0:35)
- "Demo #2" (0:29)
- "Demo #3" (0:33)
- "Demo #4" (0:29)
"8 Limbs" mobisode (3:39)
US theatrical trailer (2:01)
Commercial for "'The Protector' Soundtrack" (0:46)
Start-up commercial (Skippable) for "Truth" (1:22)
Start-up trailers (Skippable) for "Seven Swords" (1:59), "Kill Zone" (1:47) and "Police Story" (2:02)
DISC TWO
* The Film (original Thai version)
"Making Tom Yum Goong - Behind the Scenes Footage" documentary (55:35)
"Take on Tony Jaa Contest Winners" featurettes:
- "FTrain" (3:48)
- "Lasershot" (6:04)
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Subtitles:US Version: English, English HoH and Spanish (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):US Version:
Thai DTS 5.1
Thai Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:796019797122
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Notes:Release title: "The Protector".
The disc also contains English Closed Captions
The documentary has a forced commentary by actor Tony Jaa, director Prachya Pinkaew and action director Panna Rittikrai and optional English subtitles.
The deleted scene is in Thai with no subtitles, while the interview has forced English subtitles and the "The Director's Guided Tour: Stairwell Scene" featurette has optional ones.
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Extras:"5 Takes of Long Takes History" featurette (35:12)
"Multi Angle Fight Scenes" featurettes: (3 Angles)
- "X-Game" (3:55)
- "In the Temple" (5:32)
"Work Out With Tony Jaa" featurette (7:02)
Interview with actor Tony Jaa (7:32) -
Subtitles:French (FORCED on the Thai soundtrack)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Thai Dolby Digital 5.1
French DTS 5.1 (768 Kbps)
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:French Title: "L'Honneur Du Dragon".
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Extras:Interview with Prachya Pinkaew (1:56)
Interview with Stunt Choreograph Panna Rittikrai (1:41)
Interview with Tony Jaa (1:31)
Interview with Nathan B. Jones (1:43)
"Scenes from the Set" featurette (3:40)
Biographies & Filmographies
- Prachya Pinkaew
- Panna Rittikrai
- Tony Jaa
German Trailer (2:54)
Original Trailer (2:06)
German TV-Spot (0:20)
Bonus Trailers
- The Cutter (1:25)
- Running Scared (2:19)
- Born to Fight (1:46)
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Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Thai Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:German title: "Revenge of the Warrior"
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Interview with Prachya Pinkaew (1:56)
Interview with Stunt Choreograph Panna Rittikrai (1:41)
Interview with Tony Jaa (1:31)
Interview with Nathan B. Jones (1:43)
"Scenes from the Set" featurette (3:40)
Biographies & Filmographies
- Prachya Pinkaew
- Panna Rittikrai
- Tony Jaa
German Trailer (2:54)
Original Trailer (2:06)
German TV-Spot (0:20)
Bonus Trailers
- The Cutter (1:25)
- Running Scared (2:19)
- Born to Fight (1:46)
- New Police Story (1:59)
DISC TWO
"The Director's Guided Tour: Stairwell Scene" documentary (35:11)
"Workout with Tony Jaa" featurette (7:01)
Interview with Petchtai Wongkamlao (Mark) (1:35)
Interview with Bongkoj Khongmalai (Pla) (1:31)
Interview with Tri Nguyen (Johnny) (3:24)
Interview with Jing Xing (Madame Rose) (1:23)
Interview with Jonathan Patrick Foo (Wushu Master) (2:06)
Interview with Kevin McGrath (Producer) (1:35)
Tony Jaa's "Ong-Bak" - Promotion Tour
- In France (3:08)
- In Japan (3:01)
- In Korea (2:41)
- In Taiwan (1:58)
- In the USA (1:31)
Tony Jaa's "Tom Yum Goong" - Promotion Tour
- In Korea (7:24)
"Tony Jaa 's Guinness World Record: 1000 people train with him in Muay Thai" featurette (4:20)
Artwork Gallery (3:24) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Thai Dolby Digital 5.1
German DTS 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:German title: "Revenge of the Warrior"
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Extras:Start-Up Trailers
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Subtitles:Dutch (Optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Thai Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Original theatrical trailer
Japanese theatrical trailer
DISC TWO
"Making Tom Yum Goong - Behind The Scenes Footage" documentary
Interviews with cast and crew
Interview with actor Tony Jaa in Japan
Original end credits -
Subtitles:Japanese
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Thai DTS 5.1
Thai Dolby Digital 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Release title: "Tom Yum Goong".
The documentary has a forced commentary by actor Tony Jaa, director Prachya Pinkaew and action director Panna Rittikrai.
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Extras:Bonus trailers + DVD Specs
- "Ong-Bak" (2:10)
- "Bichunmoo" (2:27)
- "The Warrior" (1:50)
- "Once Upon a Time in High School" (1:49)
- "Initial D" (1:39
- "The Grudge 2" (1:19)
- "District 13" (1:57) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Thai DTS 5.1
Thai Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:UK title: "Warrior King".
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Bonus trailers + DVD Specs
- "Ong-Bak" (2:10)
- "Bichunmoo" (2:27)
- "The Warrior" (1:50)
- "Once Upon a Time in High School" (1:49)
- "Initial D" (1:39
- "The Grudge 2" (1:19)
- "District 13" (1:57)
DISC TWO
"Interview Gallery"
- Tony Jaa (Actor) (27:38)
- Petchtai Wongkamlao (Actor) (14:35)
- Bongkoj Khongmalai (Actor) (4:35)
- Prachya Pinkaew (Director) (14:57)
- Panna Rittikrai (Stunt Coordinator) (10:36)
"A Warrior’s Journey"
- "Revolution Uprising: Pre-Production Action" featurette (13:46)
"Multi Angle Fight Scenes" featurette (17:05)
"Making The Warrior" interviews with actors Tri Nguyen, Nathan Jones, Jin Xing and John Foo and with Australian film crew (9:45)
"Promotional Gallery"
- Original theatrical teaser (1:07)
- Original theatrical trailer #1 (2:07)
- Original theatrical trailer #2 (2:39)
- UK theatrical teaser (0:57)
- UK theatrical trailer (1:00)
- "On the Press Trail" featurette (12:28) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Thai DTS 5.1
Thai Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:UK title: "Warrior King".
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Bonus trailers + DVD Specs
- "Ong-Bak" (2:10)
- "Bichunmoo" (2:27)
- "The Warrior" (1:50)
- "Once Upon a Time in High School" (1:49)
- "Initial D" (1:39
- "The Grudge 2" (1:19)
- "District 13" (1:57)
DISC TWO
"Interview Gallery"
- Tony Jaa (Actor) (27:38)
- Petchtai Wongkamlao (Actor) (14:35)
- Bongkoj Khongmalai (Actor) (4:35)
- Prachya Pinkaew (Director) (14:57)
- Panna Rittikrai (Stunt Coordinator) (10:36)
"A Warrior’s Journey"
- "Revolution Uprising: Pre-Production Action" featurette (13:46)
"Multi Angle Fight Scenes" featurette (17:05)
"Making The Warrior" interviews with actors Tri Nguyen, Nathan Jones, Jin Xing and John Foo and with Australian film crew (9:45)
"Promotional Gallery"
- Original theatrical teaser (1:07)
- Original theatrical trailer #1 (2:07)
- Original theatrical trailer #2 (2:39)
- UK theatrical teaser (0:57)
- UK theatrical trailer (1:00)
- "On the Press Trail" featurette (12:28) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Thai DTS 5.1
Thai Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:UK title: "Warrior King".
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Filmographies for:
- Tony Jaa (Actor)
- Petchai Wongkamlao (Actor)
- Jing Xing (Actress)
- Nathan Jones (Actor)
- Bongkoj Khongmalai (aCtor)
- Prachya Pinkaew (Director)
DISC TWO
"Making Tom Yum Goong - Behind The Scenes Footage" documentary (55:31)
"Premiere Footage" featurette (1:14)
Photo gallery (10 pictures)
Theatrical trailer #1 (1:10)
Theatrical trailer #2 (1:58)
Theatrical trailer #3 (2:42)
TV spot (0:15) -
Subtitles:Chinese (Traditional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Thai DTS-ES 5.1 (768 Kbps)
Thai Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DVD menus are in Chinese.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
DISC TWO
"Making Tom Yum Goong - Behind The Scenes Footage" documentary (55:32)
Interviews (30:43)
"Promotion Tour Interview" featurette (7:14)
Photo slideshow (3:00)
Theatrical trailer (2:39)
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Subtitles:English and Korean (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Thai Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:8809090261184
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Notes:Release title: "Tom Yum Goong".
Comes in a glossy slipcase, with a 4-page booklet in Korean and a postcard.
All extras have optional Korean subtitles, except for the "Promotion Tour Interview" featurette which has burnt-in Korean subtitles.
The interviews are in both English and Korean.
The English subtitles are for the whole movie, even for the English talking parts.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio commentary with DVD producer Pongsuck Hiranprueck, director Prachya Pinkaew and stunt coordinator Panna Rittikrai
"Introduction by director Prachya Pinkaew" featurette (1:21)
"Multi Angle Fight Scenes" featurettes: (3 angles, with option to watch them during the movie):
- "X-Game" (4:11 - at 41:19)
- "Tom-Yum-Goong Restaurant" (1:21 - at 64:35)
- "Wat Thai" (5:47 - at 75:35)
- "In the Temple" ["Kham vs. TK"] (5:38 - at 92:17)
DISC TWO
"5 Takes of Long Takes History" featurette (35:12)
"Work Out With Tony Jaa" featurette (7:02)
Interviews with cast and crew (18:14)
"Ong-Bak World Tour" documentary (42:21)
"Live Performance by Tony Jaa" featurettes (with 'Play all' option - 12:27):
- "France"
- "Japan"
- "Korea"
- "Taiwan"
- "USA"
"New Performance of Tom-Yum-Goong in Korea" featurette (7:27)
"Guinness World Records - Rum Mae Mai Muay" featurette (4:21)
Poster gallery
Photo gallery
Trivia
Teaser trailer (1:10)
Theatrical trailer (2:09)
"World Premiere" trailer (10:09)
DVD-ROM content:
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Subtitles:Thai
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Thai Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes in a slipcase.
Thai subtitles are available only for the non-Thai dialogue.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (US version)
"Fight" deleted scene (2:05)
"No Wires Attached: Making The Protector" featurette (14:24)
"Making Tony Jaa" interviews with Tony Jaa and Panna Rittikrai (6:31)
"The Director's Guided Tour: Stairwell Scene" featurette (35:09)
"Tony Jaa Martial Arts Demonstrations" featurettes (with 'Play all' option - 2:05):
- "Demo #1" (0:35)
- "Demo #2" (0:29)
- "Demo #3" (0:33)
- "Demo #4" (0:29)
"8 Limbs" mobisode (3:29)
US theatrical trailer (1:55)
Commercial for "'The Protector' Soundtrack" (0:46)
DISC TWO
* The Film (original Thai version)
"Making Tom Yum Goong - Behind the Scenes Footage" documentary (55:40)
"Take on Tony Jaa Contest Winners" featurettes:
- "FTrain" (3:50)
- "Lasershot" (6:01)
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Subtitles:US version: English, English HoH and Spanish (optional)
Thai version: English and English HoH (optional) -
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):US version:
Thai Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Case incorrectly states the aspect ratio as 2.35:1, English and English HoH subtitles only and the inclusion of a DTS-ES 6.1 soundtrack and of an audio commentary.
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OVERALL: Draw
- R3 Thailand SE offers the original Thai version with the best extras, including an exclusive audio commentary, but it has only a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack and is not English friendly.
- R1 UE has both the original Thai and the US versions, with a DTS soundtrack on the US version only, and offers a completely different set of extras including an English commentary.
- R2 UK Premiere Asia Special Collector's Edition and R2 UK Cine Asia releases are identical, with the original Thai version and a DTS soundtrack and good extras.
- R2 Japan also has the Thai version with a DTS track and good extras, but it is not English friendly.
General Notes: There are 4 different versions. (Special thanks to Rewind user chen lung.)
1) The original Thai version, with 'outtake' credits, running ~110min.
2) The Thai version, with black screen credits instead of the outtakes, also running ~110min.
3) The French version. This version has black screen credits and replaces the music with a new score by a French Hip Hop singer. It runs ~90min.
4) The US version. This version replaces the music with a new score by 'RZA' and runs ~83min.
5) The German version. This version runs ~90min.
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CUTS:
- R1 Two-Disc Ultimate Edition America- Genius Products - No cuts - includes both the original Thai (110:29 NTSC) and the US (83:23 NTSC) versions.
- R2 France- TF1 Video - No cuts - French version (~86min PAL).
- R2 Germany- e-m-s - Yes - shorter German version (86:33 PAL).
- R2 Special Edition Germany- e-m-s - Yes - shorter German version (86:33 PAL)
- R2 Holland- RCV Entertainment - No cuts.
- R2 Japan- Klock Worx - No cuts - Thai version.
- R2 United Kingdom- Premier Asia - No cuts - Thai version (105:34 PAL)
- R2 Special Collector's Edition United Kingdom- Premier Asia - No cuts - Thai version (105:34 PAL)
- R2 Ultimate Edition United Kingdom- Cine Asia - No cuts - Thai version (105:34 PAL)
- R3 Hong Kong- Edko - Yes - Thai version, cut by 0:06 (109:25 NTSC).
- R3 South Korea- KD Media - No cuts - Thai version (109:56 NTSC).
- R3 Special Edition Thailand- Mangpong - No cuts - original Thai version (105:32 PAL).
- R4 Australia- Roadshow Home Entertainment - No cuts - includes both the original Thai (106:46 PAL) and the US (80:04 PAL) versions.
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Comparison added by Gary_Jukes on 11/03/06
Comparison last updated by Matthew_B_Harrah on 20/08/23UPDATE LOG:
15/04/10: Addition of the German version in the list of the known versions of the movie.
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29/12/15: Additions of Germany x2, UK single, UK Cine Asia, ASINs, capsaholic.
20/08/23: Added Holland.
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