zombie84 said:
Msycamore: the only difference between the re-release and the German TV is basically the re-ordering of the arrest, which somehow loses a few seconds, and the extended Donald Pleasance scene. No deleted White Limbo stuff, no humour. Nothing close to 4 or 5 minutes, just 45 seconds or so of less footage. So it's not the 1971 American theatrical that is being sought. It is, however, another variant in itself. Which goes to show that between the three known transfers from Italy, Germany and English-speaking countries there were three different cuts of the film. I wonder how many more there are.
Yes, I got that. It was just that I found it interesting that this TV-airing shared those two editing choices this Italian cut have, and due to my bad german I was interested if it shared more similarities as well. But those two was the only thing common?
But I must say that I agree with your thougts on this, zombie, especially after that helpful "Skywalking"- info. For a while there I thought this Italian cut could be the actual 1971 US Theatrical version, (maybe cause I really wanted it to be ;) and also because of the runtime of this cut that is supposed to match its US counterpart) only that it was dubbed and that the opening narration was just an Italian exclusive. Now the question is, is this the original Italian 1971 release? or is it the only Italian version pre-'04 CGI version? or maybe just an International-cut/TV-cut? It's very interesting anyway.
SilverWook said:
Could have sworn I linked to it at the time...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=270647193771&si=x3ytb%252FEKHv4QDdctJOmbgmnM5AY%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1123
I think you did, I just couldn't find it, thanks. ;)
SilverWook said:
Puggo has a lot of work to do already. However, I might be able to borrow a 16mm projector from someone else that's been modified for telecine purposes, and do it the cheap nasty way. (Pointing a camcorder at the screen.) This ought to suffice for capturing the logo if nothing else.
Unless I hear back from the seller, it's all hypothetical anyway. I won't commit to anything until I see what's on the betamax tape.
Yes, you're right.
Oh, that sounds great! keep us updated. :)