But is there a version that basically does the exact same thing as that 1971 restoration but restores the 1978 version as opposed to the 1971 release?
From what I remember, and what was established here in a few posts, the 1971 release is the same as the 1978 re-release. Am I mistaken?
As stated, similar yes. But not exactly.
Also, this restoration seems to take the ending from the blu ray which is an eyesore. The laserdisc ending is MUCH better. You can hardly see the bird flying by in the blu ray ending.