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 v          Paayum Puli - 2015 action crime musical by Suseenthiran.


 X   Paayum Puli

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Paayum Puli is a 2015 action crime musical by Suseenthiran.
Starring Vishal, Kajal Aggarwal and Samuthirakani.

BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2015.

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
54s
12A 134:27s UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence after 54s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2015 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • Distributor chose to reduce violence and bloody injury detail in order to achieve a 12A certificate. A 15 without cuts was available.
 v   The Pacifier - 2005 Canada/USA family action comedy by Adam Shankman.


 X   The Pacifier

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The Pacifier is a 2005 Canada/USA family action comedy by Adam Shankman.
With Vin Diesel, Brittany Snow and Max Thieriot. Melon Farmers link YouTube icon BBFC link 2020 IMDb

All UK releases have suffered BBFC category cuts for a PG rating. Uncut and PG rated in the US.

Summary Notes

Disgraced Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe is handed a new assignment: Protect the five Plummer kids from enemies of their recently deceased father, a government scientist whose top-secret experiment remains in the kids' house.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 96m
pal: 92m
MPAA PGUS: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
BBFC cut
category
cut
cut:
run: 95:10s
pal: 91:22s
PG CertUK: Passed PG for mild comic action violence after BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2005 Buena Vista R2 DVD
  • 2005 cinema release

The BBFC cuts were:

  • Company chose to remove the word "spazz" in order to achieve a PG classification. An uncut 12 was available.
  • The word 'spaz' was replaced with the word 'jerk'.
 v          Pad Man - 2018 India comedy biography by R Balki.


 X   Pad Man

Link Here
  • Padman
Pad Man is a 2018 India comedy biography by R Balki.
Starring Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor. IMDb
Exists as an Original and Re-edited Version, both were passed 12A without cuts.
Summary Notes

Biography on Tamil Nadu activist Arunachalam Muruganantham, whose mission was to provide sanitary napkin's to poor women of rural areas. Who would use rag cloths or leaves during periods where use of sanitary napkins was rare. After he did not get fruitful results from his family and a medical college he approached, he decided to try it himself by making a uterus out of football bladder and filling goat's blood in it. He would roam around the whole day with the bladder, the aim was to check the absorption rate of the sanitary napkins made by him.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Original Version
12A 139:53s
=134:17s

UK: The Original Version was passed 12A uncut for moderate injury detail for:
  • 2018 cinema release
BBFC uncut
Re-edited Version
12A 139:54s
=134:18s

UK: A Re-edited Version was passed 12A uncut for moderate injury detail for:
  • 2018 cinema release
banned
banned
Pakistan flag
Pakistan
Pakistan: Banned

See Banned International: Pad Man

 v          Paddington - 2014 UK / France family comedy by Paul King.


 X   Paddington

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Paddington is a 2014 UK / France family comedy by Paul King.
Starring Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins and Julie Walters. Youtube link IMDb

Media controversy

The film made the news after the BBFC consumer advice was re-worded from:

dangerous behaviour, mild threat, mild sex references, mild bad language.

The BBFC changed the wording of its guidance after the Daily Mail ran a story about the PG rating for the film. It seems that the Paddington author Michael Bond was totally amazed at the term mild sex references used by the BBFC. After an approach from the film's distributor the BBFC altered the term mild sex references to innuendo . The distributor also asked for clarity to the frequency of mild bad language, and the BBFC duly obliged by adding the descriptor, infrequent. So the consumer advice now reads:

dangerous behaviour, mild threat, innuendo, infrequent mild bad language.

 v          Padikkathavan


 X   Padikkathavan

Link Here
  • Fauladi
Padikkathavan

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert163:19s 1985 India drama by Rajasekar.
With Ambika, Shivaji Ganesan and Jaishankar. IMDb

A longer version was passed 15 uncut for:

  • 2009 Ayngaran R2 DVD

The BBFC commented:

  • The video release is longer than the film which was passed 12A and contains stronger material. The video release was passed at 15 for strong violence and hard drug use.

    The strong violence occurs in several action sequences. The scenes are stylised and somewhat fantastical, but contain clear detail of

    The initial action sequence also contains brief shots of a man snorting cocaine. As the sole brief moments of hard drug use, the scenes met the BBFC Guidelines at 15 which require that Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encorage drug misuse .

    The video includes a passing reference to rape which occurs in the broad comic context that characterises the film when two men mistake another man, who has disguised himself in female clothing, for a woman. The characters involved are portrayed as unglamourous and quite stupid, and the reference does not carry any encouragement or endorsement of sexual violence.

BBFC uncut12A cert 146:00s A shorter version was passed 12A for:
  • 2009 cinema release
 v          Padmavat - 2017 India historical romance by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.


 X   Padmavat

Link Here
  • Padmaavat
  • Padmavati
  • Padmaavati
Padmavat is a 2017 India historical romance by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor. IMDb
Originally passed 12A uncut by the BBFC but controversy raged in India about its wrong history and the film was cut by Indian censors. The distributors then resubmitted the film in its cut form and again passed 12A by the BBFC.

See also Banned International: Padmavat

Summary Notes

Rani Padmavati (aka Padmini) is said to be one of the most beautiful women to ever exist. This real life story is epitome of Love and sacrifice between Rajput Queen Padmavati and Rana Rawal Ratan Singh, the Rajput ruler of Mewar. Their perfect life took unfortunate turn when Allauddin Khilji's lustful eyes gazed upon Queen Padmavati. Alauddin Khilji is known as one of the most brutal rulers of the Khilji dynasty, who ascended the throne by killing his father-in-law, his brother-in-laws and their uncles. He was known for attacking states, only for their land and women. And, the motive behind the attack on Mewar was none other than royal Rani Padmavati. Chittorgarh fort, today, stands as an epitome of the true Rajputana spirit, loyalty, fidelity and bravery and a symbol of women power.

Versions

BBFC uncut

cut
~5s

12A cert

CBFC
India
U/A

163:37s

UK: A version cut by the Indian film censors was passed 12A for moderate violence, injury detail without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2018 cinema release

There were 5 CBFC cuts adding up to 5s to downplay the historical accuracy of the film:

  • The title was changed from Padmavati, an historical character, to the fictional name Padmavat.
  • Disclaimers were added with one regarding not glorifying the practice of Sati, and another noting that the film is fictional.
  • There were cuts to the Ghoomar song to 'befit' the character portrayed.
uncut
uncut
12A cert 163:42s UK: Passed 12A uncut for moderate violence, injury detail for:
  • 2017 cinema release, this version was not released

In response to public complaints the BBFC commented in their annual report covering 2017:

In 2017 ten people complained to the BBFC that the film misrepresented a revered figure in India. The BBFC fulfils its role by providing age classifications and publishing advice (BBFCinsight) for individual films and videos. We do this without infringing the right of adults to choose what they view provided that it remains within UK law and is not potentially harmful. We seek to ensure that films and videos reach the widest audience that is appropriate for their theme and treatment. There is nothing in Padmaavat that is unacceptable at the 12A category.

 v          Pailwaan - 2019 India action sport drama by S Krishna.


 X   Pailwaan

Link Here

Pailwaan is a 2019 India action sport drama by S Krishna.
Starring Sudeep, Sunil Shetty and Aakanksha Singh. IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2019.
BBFC cut
155:57s
12AUK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, threat, injury detail after 10:00s of BBFC category cuts:
  • 2019 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • Company chose to make cuts to moments of strong violence and bloody detail in order to obtain a 12A classification.
BBFC uncut
165:57s
15UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence:
  • 2019 cinema release unreleased as the distributors prefered a cut 12A release

Summary Notes

A fierce rebel wrestler Kichha fights brutal oppression and becomes a symbol of hope for the downtrodden people. Will he win the fight in the ring or the one against powerful politicians or can he manage to fight them all single-handedly?

 v          Painted Smile


 X   Painted Smile

Link Here
  • Murder Can Be So Deadly
Painted Smile

Versions

BBFC
cut
12 cert

A Cert

56:36s

submitted
61:40s
=59:12s

Painted Smile is a 1962 UK thriller by Lance Comfort.
With Liz Fraser, Kenneth Griffith and Peter Reynolds. IMDb

UK: The cut Cinema Version was passed 12 without further BBFC cuts for:

  • 2009 Odeon R2 DVD

UK: Passed A after BBFC category cuts for:

  • 1961 cinema release
 v          Paisa Vasool - 2017 action comedy film by Puri Jagannadh.


 X   Paisa Vasool

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Paisa Vasool is a 2017 action comedy film by Puri Jagannadh.
Starring Vikramjeet Virk, Shriya Saran and Nandamuri Bala Krishna.

BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2017.

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
1:06s
12A 136:41s UK: Passed 12A for infrequent strong language, moderate bloody violence, brief sexual violence after 1:06s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2017 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • Company chose to remove sequences of strong violence in order to achieve a 12A classification. Cuts made in accordance with BBFC Guidelines and policy. An uncut 15 was available.
 v   The Pallbearer


 X   The Pallbearer

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The Pallbearer

Versions

3s 12 cert93:54s 1997 release comedy by Matt Reeves
 v          Panama - 2016 USA action film by Daniel Adams.


 X   Panama

Link Here

Panama is a 2016 USA action film by Daniel Adams.
Starring Slaven Doslo and Jovana Stojiljkovic and Milos Pjevac. BBFC link 2020 IMDb

BBFC animal cruelty cuts were required for 15 rated video in 2022.

Summary Notes

An ex-marine is hired by a defense contractor to travel to Panama to complete an arms deal. In the process he becomes involved with the U.S. invasion of Panama, and learns an important lesson about the true nature of political power.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut:
run: 95m
pal: 91m
15UK: Passed 15 for strong bloody violence, language, sex, nudity, drug misuse after BBFC cuts:

The BBFC commented:

This work had compulsory cuts made. Cut required to remove a scene of deliberate animal cruelty staged for the film.

 v          Pandiya Naadu - 2013 action drama by Susindran.


 X   Pandiya Naadu

Link Here

Pandiya Naadu is a 2013 action drama by Susindran.
With Vishal, Vikranth and Lakshmi Menon.

Cut for category for UK cinema release

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
2:15s
12A
142:16s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence and injury detail after 2:15s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2013 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • Company chose to reduce or remove moments of strong violence (including sight of blood during gun battles and sight of characters being attacked with machetes) in order to obtain a 12A classification. Cuts made in accordance with BBFC Guidelines and policy. An uncut 15 classification was available to the distributor.
BBFC uncut15 144:31s

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence for:
  • 2013 cinema release but not released, distributors preferred a cut 12A version
 v   The Pandora Project


 X   The Pandora Project

Link Here

The Pandora Project

Versions

3s 15 cert86:14s 1998 US action film by John Terlesky/Jim Wynorski
 v   The Panic in Needle Park - 1971 USA drama by Jerry Schatzberg.


 X   The Panic in Needle Park

Link Here

The Panic in Needle Park is a 1971 USA drama by Jerry Schatzberg.
Starring Al Pacino, Kitty Winn and Alan Vint. YouTube icon IMDb

Banned by the BBFC for 1971 cinema release but unbanned and X uncut for 1974 cinema release. The BBFC cut the 1987 18 rated VHS but was passed 18 uncut for 2002 DVD. In the US the PG rated is version is cut and the R rated version is uncut.
Summary Review: Moderately Worthwhile
The film focuses on the ups and downs of two doomed souls, Bobby and Helen, who wasted their lives in a downward spiral into hell without any realistic thought for tomorrow.

Panic has a bittersweet taste of an independent film: improvisational, free-form and razor-sharp realistic. There is no music throughout the film, only dialogues and real life sounds. It tastes like a stale cigarette. Depressive mood and sordidness of Manhattan's Upper West Side are reflected perfectly. Intense and disturbing depiction of heroine shots are almost documentary nature.

The performances of Al Pacino and Kitty Winn are top notch. The role earned Winn the Best Actress Award at the 1971 Cannes Film Festival.

The only downside is that it drags along at snails pace. It's moderately worthwhile and falls short of being a classic.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 109:29s
pal: 105:06s
18

MPAA R

UK: Passed 18 uncut with previous BBFC cuts waived for: US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
mpaa cut
cut
MPAA PG US: The cut PG rated release has been shorn of drug use and profanity
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 57s
run: 108:12s
pal: 103:52s
18UK: Passed 18 after 57s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1987 Film & Video VHS

The BBFC cuts were:

  • for supposedly instructional shots of heroin preparation and injection.
uncut
uncut
run: 109:32s
pal: 105:09s
X certUK: Passed X (18) uncut for:
  • 1974 cinema release
banned
banned
rejected UK: Banned by the BBFC for:
  • 1971 cinema release
 v          Panic in Year Zero! - 1962 USA Sci-Fi horror thriller by Ray Milland.


 X   Panic in Year Zero!

Link Here

Panic in Year Zero! is a 1962 USA Sci-Fi horror thriller by Ray Milland.
Starring Ray Milland, Jean Hagen and Frankie Avalon. Youtube link IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for an X rated 1962 cinema release. Uncut for 15 rated DVD in 2015.
Summary Notes

While on a fishing trip, Harry Baldwin (Ray Milland) and his family hear an explosion and realize that Los Angeles has been leveled by a nuclear attack. Looters and killers are everywhere. Escaping to the hills with his family, he sets about the business of surviving in a world where, he knows, the old ideals of humanity will be first casualties. Not one to give up, he holds up a store for supplies and hides the family in a cave.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
15

MPAA
Unrated

88:19s

UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong violence, threat for:

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

  • 2016 Kino Classics (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon released on 19th April 2016
  • 2016 Kino Classics R1 DVD at US Amazon released on 19th April 2016
BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
X pre 1970submitted
91:46s
=88:06s
UK: Passed X (18) after compulsory cuts for:
  • 1962 cinema release
 v          Papanasam - 2015 India thriller by Jeethu Joseph.


 X   Papanasam

Link Here

Papanasam is a 2015 India thriller by Jeethu Joseph.
Starring Kamal Haasan, Gautami and Niveda Thomas. Youtube link IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for a 2015 12A rated cinema release.
Summary Notes

Suyambulingam, an uneducated but hard working and self-made cable operator leads a peaceful life in the town of Papanasam with his wife and 2 daughters. When some unexpected turn of events leads to an accidental murder, he throws himself into the quagmire to save his daughter and his family from the impending nightmare. How he fares in his ingenious attempts to extract his family out of the soup is what forms the crux of this thriller.

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
28s
12A 178:14s UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, sexualised threat after 28s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2015 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • Company chose to remove a scene of violence (in which a character's fingers are broken) in order to obtain a 12A classification. A 15 classification, without cuts, was available.
 v          Papaya: Love Godess of the Cannibals - Papaya: Love Godess of the Cannibals s a 1978 Italy horror by Joe D'Amato.


 X   Papaya: Love Godess of the Cannibals

Link Here
  • Papaya dei Caraibi
Papaya: Love Godess of the Cannibals is a Papaya: Love Godess of the Cannibals s a 1978 Italy horror by Joe D'Amato.
Starring Melissa Chimenti, Sirpa Lane and Maurice Poli. YouTube icon IMDb
Uncut by the BBFC or MPAA. Variant versions have resulted from re-inserting deleted material
Summary Notes

A team of geologists attempt to remove a native cannibal population from an island to perform atomic research, but the cannibals' female leader disposes of them one by one by seduction.

Versions

uncut
Rebuild Version
1885:21s UK: The Rebuild Version was passed 18 uncut for strong sex, nudity and violence for: See article from dvdcompare.net . The Shameless release has a credit sequence about a minute longer than the Severin US release. There is also an extra 10s of re-inserted material left out of the Severin US release on technical quality grounds.
uncut
Restored Version
MPAA
Unrated
87:45s
=84:14s
US: The Restored Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
uncut
uncut
international Worldwide: Previous releases did not include the material re-inserted in 2010.
 v          Papillon - 1973 US/France prison drama by Franklin J Schaffner.


 X   Papillon

Link Here

Papillon is a 1973 US/France prison drama by Franklin J Schaffner.
With Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman and Victor Jory. IMDb

BBFC cuts were required for an 'AA' rated cinema release in 1973. Uncut and 18 rated on VHS and the uncut and 15 rated on DVD. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.

Versions

uncut
uncut
run: 150:27s
pal: 144:26s
15 cert

18

MPAA R

UK: Passed 15 uncut for: UK: Passed 18 uncut for:
  • 1995 VCI VHS
  • 1990 VCI VHS
  • 1986 RCA/Columbia VHS
US: Uncut and MPAA R rrated for:
BBFC cut
cut
AA certificate Passed AA (14) after BBFC cuts for:
  • 1973 cinema release

The submitted running time was noted as 150:18s = 144:17s PAL

 v          Paprika - 1991 Italy drama by Tinto Brass.


 X   Paprika

Link Here
  • Paprika
  • Life in a Brothel
Paprika is a 1991 Italy drama by Tinto Brass.
Starring Debora Caprioglio, Stéphane Ferrara and Martine Brochard. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 2002 18 rated VHS. Uncut and MPAA Unrated for 2016 DVD and Blu-ray.
Summary Notes

A young country girl comes to town and works in a brothel in order to help her fiance get the money to start his own business. "Paprika" is the name given to her by the madam.

Versions

uncut
uncut
No Cert

MPAA
Unrated

UK: Reportedly accidentally released uncut for:
  • 2002 Arrow VHS

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

BBFC cut
compulsory cuts
1:56s
18 109:24s

submitted
111:21s
UK: Passed 18 after 1:56s of BBFC compulsory cuts for:
  • 2002 Arrow VHS (reported to have accidentally been released uncut)
The BBFC commented:
  • Cuts required to a scene featuring abusive seduction and sexual activity between uncle and niece, and a scene featuring urolagnia, in order to achieve the requested 18.
 v          Paradise Alley - 1978 USA drama by Sylvester Stallone.


 X   Paradise Alley

Link Here
  • La taberna del infierno
Paradise Alley is a 1978 USA drama by Sylvester Stallone.
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Lee Canalito and Armand Assante. IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for an 'A' rated cinema release in 1978. Home videos were 15 rated and suffered cuts for animal cruelty. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US. There is an extended version that has been released in Germany.
Summary Notes

It's 1946 in Hell's Kitchen in New York City. Cosmo Carboni, the eldest of the three Carboni brothers, is lamenting what he sees as them not living up to their potential. Big talking Cosmo hustles and panhandles for money. Brooding Lenny Carboni, an injured veteran whose sullen attitude stems from his time in the war, is an undertaker. And youngest Victor Carboni, the simple muscle-man who wouldn't hurt a fly unless he's annoyed, is an iceman.

Extended German Version

BBFC uncut
Extended German Version
run: 109m
pal: 105m
Germany flag
Germany
Germany: The extended German Version is released for:
  • 2018 Koch Media [UK + TV + Extended German Version] Blu-ray

See article from movie-censorship.com :

The German version has 1:45s of additional shots of musicians and additional dialog with Sly. But at least one finally gets to watch the Uncut Version.

TV Version

TV
TV Version
cut
cert_mpaa_unrated.jpg US: The TV version has cut some footage but replaced it with cutting room floor material not found elsewhere

From IMDb:

In an interview with Roger Ebert in 1980, Stallone mentioned that Paradise Alley was originally much longer film before he was forced by Universal Pictures to cut it down. Stallone said; I'll never forgive myself for the way I allowed myself to be manipulated during the editing of that film. There were a lot of scenes in there to give atmosphere and character, and they wanted them out just to speed things along. They removed forty scenes, altogether. I put ten of them back in for the version shown on television. For example, the whole sequence of the soldier without legs, sitting on a bar eating peanuts.

Theatrical Version

BBFC uncut
Theatrical Version
run: 106:52s
pal: 102:36s

MPAA PGUS: The Theatrical version is uncut and MPAA PG rated for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 42s
run: 106:17s
pal: 102:02s
15UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 for prolonged, bloody, wrestling bout after 42s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 2007 Universal video

UK: Passed 15 after 42s of BBFC cuts for:

  • 1989 CIC VHS

From IMDb.

All UK versions are cut by 42s by the BBFC to remove shots of a tethered and gagged monkey in Cosmo's closet. This cut version has been released in other countries too, eg Germany
BBFC cut
category cuts
cut: 42s
run: 107:54s
pal: 103:35s
AUK: A slightly longer version was passed 'A' (PG) after 42s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 1978 cinema release
 v          Paradise Canyon


 X   Paradise Canyon

Link Here
  • Guns Along the Trail
  • Paradise Ranch
Paradise Canyon

Versions

15s U cert52:52s 1935 US Western by Carl Pierson

DVDs from 2003 to 2009 all similarly cut: Compulsory cuts were required to the sight of real animal cruelty (in this case, several horses being tripped in an illegal fashion, and a horse being ridden off a cliff into water)

uncut U cert52:37s No cuts mentioned for the 1935 cinema release nor the videos from 1987 to 1998
            Paradise Faith - 2012 Austria/Germany/France drama by Ulrich Seidl. See Hardcore 18s List: Paradise faith
 v          Paradise Lost - 2006 US horror by John Stockwell.


 X   Paradise Lost

Link Here
  • Turistas
Paradise Lost is a 2006 US horror by John Stockwell.
With Josh Duhamel, Melissa George and Olivia Wilde. YouTube icon IMDb
Exists as an R rated Theatrical Version and a slightly nastier Unrated Version. Both are uncut by the BBFC
Summary Notes

A group of young backpackers' vacation turns sour when a bus accident leaves them marooned in a remote Brazilian rural area that holds an ominous secret.

Versions

uncut
uncut
18

MPAA
Unrated

91:54s UK: The Unrated Version/Extreme Edition was passed 18 uncut for:

US: Uncut and MPAA unrated for:

From IMDb:

  • Features an extra/extended scene between Finn and Arolea,
  • as well as more explicit shots of Amy being "operated" on
BBFC uncut

MPAA
cut

18

MPAA
R rated

89:37s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 18 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2007 Lions Gate R2 DVD
  • 2007 cinema release as Lost Paradise
  • 2006 cinema release as Turistas
 v          Paramasivan


 X   Paramasivan

Link Here
  • Paramasivan: The Third Eye
Paramasivan

Versions

BBFC uncut15 cert157:29s 2006 India action film by P Vasu.
With Jayaram, Ajith Kumar and Laila. IMDb

A long version was passed 15 uncut for:

  • 2006 Ayngaran DVD
BBFC uncut12A cert 146:01s
=140:11s
A short version was passed 12A without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2006 cinema release
 v          Paramedics


 X   Paramedics

Link Here

Paramedics

Versions

3:58s 1862:58s 1997 US documentary

Cut in 2005 with the following BBFC comments:

The reality TV genre continues to generate material which can challenge the limits of the adult classification. Paramedics is a fly-on-the-wall documentary with a cameraman following American paramedic crews as they attend serious accidents and incidents. It required cuts to remove some of the more extreme and detailed shots of gory and serious real injuries, including close-ups of a leg severed by a train and footage of a dead woman being dragged from the wreckage of her car, on a number of grounds, including that exposure to these kinds of images may encourage the development of callous attitudes amongst members of the audience.

 v          Paranoia - 1969 Italy/France thriller by Umberto Lenzi.


 X   Paranoia (1969)

Link Here
  • Orgasmo
Paranoia is a 1969 Italy/France thriller by Umberto Lenzi.
Starring Carroll Baker, Lou Castel and Colette Descombes. IMDb
The Original Durector's Cut version was xut by the BBFC for an X rated cinema release in 1969. In the US a shortened US version with extra nudity was released. The Original Version/Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated in the US.

Summary Notes

A rich and lonely American widow befriends two young people whose motives become suspect.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Director's Cut
run: 91m
pal: 87m
MPAA UnratedUS: The Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2020 Severin Lenzi/Baker Giallo Collection [US Version + Director's Cut] (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon

BBFC uncut
US Version
run: 77m
pal: 74m
MPAA XUS: The shortened US Version with extra nudity was X rated
BBFC cut
cut
cut:
run: 91m
pal: 87m
X pre 1970UK: Passed X (16) after compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 1969 cinema release
 v          Paranoia - 1970 Italy / France / Spain crime mystery thriller by Umberto Lenzi.


 X   Paranoia (1970)

Link Here
  • A Quiet Place To Kill
Paranoia is a 1970 Italy / France / Spain crime mystery thriller by Umberto Lenzi.
Starring Carroll Baker, Jean Sorel and Luis Dávila. IMDb
Shortened and/or cut in the US and was titled A Quiet Place to Kill. This version was passed X by the BBFC for 1973 cinema release. The original version titled Paranoia was passed 15 uncut for 2019 Blu-ray.

In 1969 another film from the same director was called Orgasmo in Italy but was re-titled Paranoia in the US. This then caused confusion when in the following year the director made another film and called it Paranoia. So to save confusion the US distributors re-titled the second film to A Quiet Place To Kill. But this has caused confusion ever since.

Summary Notes

A race-car driver whose life, both personal and professional, is in a rapid downfall is invited by her ex-husband's new wife to stay at their plush estate. The two women form a bond, and it's not long before their mutual dislike for the husband culminates into a plan to kill him. As it turns out, though, they're not alone in plotting murder.

Version

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 93:47s
pal: 90:02s
15

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Original Version was passed 15 uncut for sexualised nudity: US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2020 Severin Lenzi/Baker Giallo Collection (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazo

US Version

BBFC uncut
mpaa cut
cut
cut:
run: 77:29s
pal: 74:23s
X 1970UK: The Cut US Version passed X (18) without BBFC cuts for:
  • 1973 cinema release titled A Quiet Place To Kill
 v          Paranoia Agent - 2004 Japan TV animation horror


 X   Paranoia Agent

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  • Môsô dairinin
Paranoia Agent is a 2004 Japan TV animation horror
Starring Shôzô Îzuka, Toshihiko Seki, Michael McConnohie Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated DVD in 2006. The distributor reported that the video was passed uncut by the BBFC for 2021 Blu-ray. However this has not yet appeared in the BBFC database. Uncut and TV-MA rated in the US.

Summary Notes

Seemingly unconnected citizens of Tokyo are targeted for bludgeoning by a boy with a golden baseball bat. As detectives try to link the victims, they discover that following the assaults, the victims' lives have improved in some way.

Versions

BBFC uncut
uncut
TV-MAUK: MVM have announced that the series has been passed uncut by the BBFC for:

US: Uncut and TV-MA rated:

BBFC cut
cut
cut: 1:20s
run: 78:35s
pal: 75:26s
18UK: Volume 3 Episode 8: Happy Family Planning was passed 18 for suicide references and violence cut after 1:20s of compulsory BBFC cuts:
  • 2006 MVM R2 DVD

The BBFC commented:

  • Compulsory cuts required (on potential harm grounds) to the sight of a child attempting to hang herself, and accompanying subtitles.

See article from animenewsnetwork.com

The BBFC requested the compulsory cut to the eighth part of Paranoia Agent, called Happy Family Planning. This a mostly self-contained story, a macabre black comedy. The story involves three people who meet online, intending to kill themselves together. Two of the trio are adult men, but they're shocked to realise the third person is a preteen girl, who seems to regard suicide as a game.

In one scene, the three characters try to hang themselves in the mountain. In the unedited episode, the girl is shown bouncing happily up and down with the rope around her neck, chanting Swing! Swing! (finally, she breaks the tree branch, sending them all tumbling). However, this scene, lasting 80 seconds, was cut entirely from the UK DVD of the episode, following the ruling by the BBFC.

Responding to inquiries about the cut in the past, the BBFC has made its reasoning clear. Although the relevant DVD was rated 18, the BBFC still judged that the scene of a child enjoying being hanged was irresponsible and harmful, and that underage children could be influenced by the scene.

 v          Paranoiac - 1963 UK horror by Freddie Francis.


 X   Paranoiac

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Paranoiac is a 1963 UK horror by Freddie Francis.
With Janette Scott, Oliver Reed and Sheila Burrell. IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for an X rated cinema release in 1963. The same cut version has been released since but has been downrated to a BBFC 12 rating for DVD and Blu-ray
Summary Review: Efficient thriller

Wealthy psychotic who is is coddled by his aunt in their palatial mansion is visited by his supposedly long lost brother.

An odd, low key black & white film is beautifully directed by Freddie Francis. The plot has plenty of twists and turns to keep you off guard.

The acting is good. Reed especially is fantastic, his violent rages are frightening and you can always see the madness lurking underneath him.

An efficient thriller which keeps you entertained and guessing. Recommended.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut

best available
best
available

12 cert

X cert

76:42s

Cinema
submitted
80:29s

UK: Passed 12 for moderate horror without further BBFC cuts for:
It seems likely that the Eureka release was the same 1963 cut cinema release but this is not absolutely confirmed. See article from dvdoutsider.co.uk .

UK: Passed X after BBFC cuts for:

  • 1963 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

 v          Paranormal Activity - 2007 US horror mystery by Oren Peli.


 X   Paranormal Activity

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Paranormal Activity is a 2007 US horror mystery by Oren Peli.
With Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat and Mark Fredrichs. YouTube icon IMDb

There are 3 versions. Theatrical, Alternative & Director's Cut. All are uncontentious in terns of content and reviewer's preference

Versions

uncut
Theatrical Version
15 cert

MPAA R

82:13s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for strong language and threat:
  • 2010 Icon [Theatrical + Alternate End] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2010 Icon [Theatrical + Alternate End] R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2009 cinema release

US: Uncut and MPAA R Rated for:

  • 2009 Paramount [Theatrical + Alternate End] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2009 Paramount [Theatrical + Alternate End] R1 DVD at US Amazon

The BBFC explained:

Paranormal Activity is a US horror film that presents as a case history conveyed through hand-held camera footage seemingly filmed by the performers and which relates how a young American couple are threatened by paranormal manifestations in their new house. It was passed 15 for strong language and threat.

At 15 , BBFC Guidelines for language state that There may be frequent use of strong language (eg 'fuck'). and this film contains strong language that fits within this guideline and the frequency of which exceeds the 12A/12 rubric.

As for horror, this film's content exceeds the 12A/12 Guideline which states that Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained. . This film features frequent strong threat and menace from the opening minutes until the final scene as the couple's camera records offscreen sounds and manifestations that graduate in frequency and intensity to the point where the threat becomes tangible and physical. The film's hand-held camerawork lends the horror and intensity a greater sense of realism and immediacy as the film's power is not reliant on gore or special effects but instead, credibly depicts an unknown force with growing power overwhelming the lives of a young couple in a realistic domestic setting. The lack of sadistic or sexualised elements meant that the film is permissible at 15 , but the strength, frequency and sustained nature of the threat and terrorisation meant that it was not allowable at 12A/12 .

Paranormal Activity also contains an oblique moderate sex reference to unseen sexual activity, additional mild sex references and mild language.

uncut
Alternative Version
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

81:49s UK: The Alternate Ending Version was passed 15 uncut for

US: Uncut and MPAA R Rated for:

  • 2009 Paramount [Theatrical + Alternate End] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2009 Paramount [Theatrical + Alternate End] R1 DVD at US Amazon

From IMDb. The Alternate Ending Version released on US/UK DVD/Blu-Ray differs from both the Theatrical and the Director's Cuts and was filmed separately from both of them and was reportedly only showed at one public screening.

uncut
Director's
Cut
US: There is also a Director's Cut, comprised of the unedited film with three possible endings.
 v          Paranormal Activity 2 - 2010 USA horror by Tod Williams.


 X   Paranormal Activity 2

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Paranormal Activity 2 is a 2010 USA horror by Tod Williams.
Starring Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat and Molly Ephraim. IMDb

Exists as a Theatrical Version and an extended Director's Cut.
Summary Notes

Daniel Rey along with his wife, Kristi; daughter, Ali; toddler son, Hunter, and their dog, move to Carlsbad, California. A few days later their residence is broken into, however, nothing appears to be missing. In order to prevent re-occurrences, they install a number of security cameras that will record everything on a DVR. After they hire a Spanish-speaking nanny to look after Hunter, she informs them that there is something wrong in their house and performs prayers, much to the chagrin of Daniel, who lets her go. He will subsequently regret this decision as more inexplicable and strange incidents occur, with Ali concluding, after a research, that their house may be possessed by a demonic entity.

Versions

uncut
alternative
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

93:59s The Extended Cut/Unrated Version/Director's Cut was passed 15 uncut for:

The US release is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com :

The Unrated Version runs 7 minutes longer and shows more ghost terror in form of dropping baby's high chair, burning food and hot nuts in the whirlpool. None of these scenes are really important for the story development and most likely they got removed to shorten the running time of the movie.

uncut
alternative
15 cert

MPAA R

87:20s The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for:
  • 2011 Paramount Online
  • 2011 Paramount R2 DVD
  • 2010 cinema release
 v          Paranormal Activity 3 - 2011 US horror by Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman.


 X   Paranormal Activity 3

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Paranormal Activity 3 is a 2011 US horror by Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman.
With Chloe Csengery, Jessica Tyler Brown and Christopher Nicholas Smith. IMDb

Exists as a Theatrical Version and an Extended Version

Versions

uncut
Director's Cut
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

93:54s
=90:09s
UK: The Extended/Unrated Director's Cut was passed 15 uncut for strong language and threat for:
  • 2012 Paramount [Director's Cut + Theatrical Version] R2 DVD/RB Blu-ray combo at UK Amazon

US: The Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . The Director's Cut is 9:59s longer but only adds a little creepiness here and there, and one new shock effect.

BBFC uncut 15 cert

MPAA R

80:37s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for strong language and threat for:
  • 2012 Paramount Online
  • 2012 Paramount R2 DVD
  • 2011 cinema release
 v          Paranormal Activity 4 - 2012 USA horror by Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman.


 X   Paranormal Activity 4

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Paranormal Activity 4 is a 2012 USA horror by Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman.
With Katie Featherston, Kathryn Newton and Matt Shively. YouTube icon IMDb

There's a theatrical Version and Extended Version. Neither have troubled censors in the UK and US.

Versions

uncut
Extended Version
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

96:47s UK: The Director's Cut/Extended Version was p assed 15 uncut for strong threat and language for:

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . The uncontroversial new footage doesn't improve the movie much, but it's a nice bonus.

uncut
Theatrical Version
15 cert

MPAA R

83:31s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for strong threat and language for:
  • 2013 Paramount [Theatrical + Extended] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2013 Paramount [Theatrical + Extended] R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2012 cinema release
 v          Paranormal Activity: The Marked One - 2014 USA horror thriller by Christopher Landon.


 X   Paranormal Activity: The Marked One

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Paranormal Activity: The Marked One is a 2014 USA horror thriller by Christopher Landon.
With Andrew Jacobs, Jorge Diaz and Gabrielle Walsh. YouTube icon IMDb

Exists as a Theatrical Version and an Extended Version
Summary Notes

Jesse begins experiencing a number of disturbing and unexplainable things after the death of his neighbor. As he investigates, it isn't long before Jessie finds he's been marked for possession by a malevolent demonic entity, and it's only a matter of time before he is completely under its control...

Versions

uncut
Extended Version
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

100:49s UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong language and supernatural threat for:
  • 2014 Paramount video

US: The Extended Version is MPAA Unrated for:

  • 2014 Paramount [Theatrical + Extended] (RA) Blu-Ray/R1 DVD Combo at US Amazon

Presumably the DVD disk has the R rated version and the Blu-ray disk has the Unrated version

See pictoral version details from movie-censorship.com . The Extended Version runs 16:42s longer. Most of this is filler but some of the material is worth having and makes for a better film.

uncut
Theatrical Version
15 cert

MPAA
R Rated

84:03s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for strong language and supernatural threat for:
  • 2014 Paramount video
  • 2013 cinema release

US: The Theatrical Version is MPAA R rated for:

  • 2014 Paramount [Theatrical + Extended] (RA) Blu-Ray/R1 DVD Combo at US Amazon
  • 2014 Paramount [Theatrical Only] R1 DVD at US Amazon
 v          Paranormal Activity: the Ghost Dimension - 2015 USA horror by Gregory Plotkin.


 X   Paranormal Activity: the Ghost Dimension

Link Here
  • Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension
  • Paranormal Activity 5
Paranormal Activity: the Ghost Dimension is a 2015 USA horror by Gregory Plotkin.
Starring Chris J Murray, Brit Shaw and Ivy George. Youtube link IMDb
Exists as a Theatrical Version and an Extended Version. There is also an alternative ending for the Extended Version.
Summary Notes

The Ghost Dimension, follows a new family, The Fleeges - father Ryan (Chris J. Murray), mother Emily (Brit Shaw) and their young daughter Leila (Ivy George) - Who move into a house and discover a video camera and a box of tapes in the garage. When they look through the camera's lens, they begin to see the paranormal activity happening around them - including the re-emergence of young Kristi and Katie.

Versions

BBFC uncut
Extended Version
15

MPAA
Unrated

97:14s UK: The Extended Version with alternative end was passed 15 uncut for strong supernatural threat, violence, strong language for:
  • 2016 Paramount 3D + 2D [Theatrical + Extended + alternative end] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2016 Paramount 2D [Theatrical + Extended + alternative end] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon

US: The Extended Version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

  • 2016 Paramount 2D + 3D [Theatrical + Extended + Alternative ending] (RA) Blu-ray/R1 DVD Combo at US Amazon

Presumably the DVD disk has the R rated version and the Blu-ray disk has the Unrated version

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com .

BBFC uncut
Extended Version
Alternative Ending
15

MPAA
Unrated

94:59s UK: The Extended Version was passed 15 uncut for strong supernatural threat, violence, strong language for:
  • 2016 Paramount 3D + 2D [Theatrical + Extended + alternative end] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2016 Paramount 2D [Theatrical + Extended + alternative end] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
uncut
Theatrical Version
15

MPAA R

87:58s
=84:27s

UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for strong supernatural threat, violence, strong language for:
  • 2016 Paramount 3D + 2D [Theatrical + Extended] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2016 Paramount 2D [Theatrical + Extended] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2016 Paramount [Theatrical only] R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2015 2D + 3D cinema release

US: The Theatrical Version is MPAA R rated for:

  • 2016 Paramount 2D + 3D [Theatrical + Extended + Alternative ending] (RA) Blu-ray/R1 DVD Combo at US Amazon
  • 2016 Paramount [Theatrical Version only] R1 DVD
            Parasite - 2019 South Korea comedy thriller by Joon-ho Bong See Banned International: Parasite
 v          Parava - 2017 comedy drama by Soubin Shahir.


 X   Parava

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Parava is a 2017 comedy drama by Soubin Shahir.
Starring Dulquer Salmaan, Shane Nigam and Govind Pai.

BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2017.

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
39s
12A 144:16s UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, drug references, scene of sexual harassment after 39s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2017 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • Company chose to remove moments of strong violence and injury detail in order to achieve a 12A rating.
 v          Pardes


 X   Pardes

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Pardes

Versions

39s PG Cert189:06s 1997 Indian film by Subhash Ghai
 v   The Pardon - 2012 USA drama by Tom Anton.


 X   The Pardon

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The Pardon is a 2012 USA drama by Tom Anton.
With John Hawkes, Jaime King and T.J. Thyne. YouTube icon IMDb

Cut prior to US release

Versions

mpaa cut
cut
MPAA PG-13 US: Cut and MPAA rated PG-13 for thematic material including disturbing violent images, sexual situations and some drug content.

Nudity and drug use seemingly cut in the US resulting in the downgrade of the consumer advice from the previous submission that was rated PG-13 for thematic material including disturbing violent imagery, nudity and sexual situations, and for brief drug use.

 v   The Parent Trap


 X   The Parent Trap

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The Parent Trap

Versions

1s PG Cert122:54s 1998 US children's film by Nancy Meyer

According to the BBFC it was cut because it showed a close-up of a needle being used for ear piercing: This seemed worryingly imitable for a PG comedy which was ideal in every way for an audience of primary school children.

            Parlor - 2015 Lithuania horror by Devon Downs and Kenny Gage. See Killer Ink
 v   The Party's Over - 1965 UK drama by Guy Hamilton.


 X   The Party's Over

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The Party's Over is a 1965 UK drama by Guy Hamilton.
With Oliver Reed, Clifford David and Ann Lynn. IMDb

Cut by the BBFC for 1964 cinema release. Uncut for 2010 BFI DVD/Blu-ray Combo
Summary Notes

An American businessman visits London and is horrified to discover his nubile teenage daughter has become involved with a gang of thuggish "beatniks". Her involvement leads to wild parties, sex, death and necrophilia.

The striking thing about this film is the complete lack of compassion or emotion shown by the cast towards each other and the situation they find themselves in and this results in the film having a somewhat depressing undertone.

However, it is always a pleasure and most interesting to see a young Oliver Reed, and an even younger Louise Sorel makes a notable appearance with a good supporting cast of solid British character actors.

Versions

uncut
uncut
12 cert90:44s UK: Passed 12 uncut for moderate drug and sex references and sight of suicide for:
  • 2010 BFI Video [Uncut + Theatrical Versions] R0 Blu-ray/R0 DVD Combo at UK Amazon
BBFC cut
2:44s
12 cert

X cert

88:00s

submitted
93:39s
=89:54s

UK: The Original Cut Theatrical Version was passed 12 uncut for moderate drug and sex references and sight of suicide for:
  • 2010 BFI Video [Uncut + Theatrical Versions] R0 Blu-ray/R0 DVD Combo at UK Amazon
UK: Passed X (16) after 2:44s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 1964 cinema release
 v   The Passion of Anna


 X   The Passion of Anna

Link Here
  • A Passion
  • En Passion
The Passion of Anna

Versions

25s 12 cert96:03s 1970 Sweden drama by Ingmar Bergman

The BBFC cut the 2004 DVD: Cuts required to sight of dog hanging by neck

uncut AA certificate The 1970 cinema release was uncut
 v   The Passion of the Christ - 2004 USA religious drama by Mel Gibson.


 X   The Passion of the Christ

Link Here
  • The Passion
  • The Passion: Recut
  • La pasión de Cristo
The Passion of the Christ is a 2004 USA religious drama by Mel Gibson.
Starring Jim Caviezel, Monica Bellucci and Maia Morgenstern. Melon Farmers link BBFC link 2020 IMDb
The Original Version was passed 18 uncut by the BBFC for 2004 cinema release and subsequent home videos. A toned down Re-cut Version was produced in 2005 which was rated 15 without BBFC cuts for cinema and home video. The Original Version is Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US but the Re-cut Version is MPAA Unrated.
Summary Notes

A depiction of the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. The story opens in the Garden of Olives where Jesus has gone to pray after the Last Supper. Betrayed by Judas Iscariot, the controversial Jesus--who has performed 'miracles' and has publicly announced that he is 'the Son of God'--is arrested and taken back within the city walls of Jerusalem. There, the leaders of the Pharisees confront him with accusations of blasphemy; subsequently, his trial results with the leaders condemning him to his death. Jesus is brought before Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor of Palestine, for his sentencing. Pilate listens to the accusations leveled at Jesus by the Pharisees. Realizing that his own decision will cause him to become embroiled in a political conflict, Pilate defers to King Herod in deciding the matter of how to persecute Jesus.

Original Version

BBFC uncut
Original Version
run: 126:18s
pal: 121:15s
18

MPAA R

UK: The Original Version was passed 18 uncut for extended scenes of strong violence for:
  • 2016 Icon Home Entertainment [Subtitled] video
  • 2010 Icon [Original Version + Re-cut Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2010 Icon [Original Version + Re-cut Version] R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2008 Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. video
  • 2007 Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. video
  • 2004 MGM Home Entertainment (Europe) video
  • 2004 Deluxe Media Services video
  • 2004 cinema release
US: The Original Version is uncut and MPAA R rated for sequences of graphic violence:
  • 2010 20th Century Fox [Original Version + Re-cut Version] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2010 20th Century Fox [Original Version + Re-cut Version] R1 DVD at US Amazon

Re-Cut Version

BBFC uncut
Re-cut Version

cut
pre-cut

cut:
run: 121:39s
pal: 116:47s
15

MPAA Unrated

UK: The Re-cut version was pre-cut for a 15 rating for extended scenes of strong violence for:
  • 2016 Icon Home Entertainment [Subtitled] video
  • 2010 Icon [Original Version + Re-cut Version] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2010 Icon [Original Version + Re-cut Version] R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2007 Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. video
  • 2005 cinema release titled The Passion - Recut
US: The Re-cut version is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
  • 2010 20th Century Fox [Original Version + Re-cut Version] RA Blu-ray at US Amazon
  • 2010 20th Century Fox [Original Version + Re-cut Version] R1 DVD at US Amazon

The pre-cuts were:

  • The most graphic scenes were cut particularly the scourging.

The film was a big hit for religious people but the violence was considered a little strong for many of the target audience so this toned down version was created.

 v          Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid


 X   Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid

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Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid

Versions

12s 18116:26s 1973 US film by Sam Peckinpah.

Similar cuts for all cinema and video/DVD versions:

  • 2 shots of a cockfight
  • a horse falling headfirst have been removed.
  • use of live chickens for target practise (apparently goaded into action by spraying lighter fuel in their faces)

Version shown on TNT and now TCM seems uncut

 v          Pathaan - 2023 India action thriller by Siddharth Anand


 X   Pathaan

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Pathaan is a 2023 India action thriller by Siddharth Anand
Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham BBFC link 2020 IMDb

BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2023.

Summary Notes

An Indian spy takes on the leader of a group of mercenaries who have nefarious plans to target his homeland.

Versions

BBFC cut
cut:
run: 145:36s
pal: 139:47s
12AUK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, threat, injury detail, sex references after BBFC cuts:
  • 2023 cinema release

The BBFC commented:

The distributor chose to make cuts to scenes of strong violence in order to receive their preferred 12A classification. An uncut 15 rating was available.

 v          Pathfinder


 X   Pathfinder

Link Here
  • Pathfinder: The Legend of the Ghost Warrior
Pathfinder

Versions

uncut
uncut
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

102:43s 2007 US action adventure by Marcus Nispel.
With Karl Urban, Clancy Brown and Moon Bloodgood . IMDb .

The Unrated Version/Extended Edition was passed 15 uncut for :

The US release is uncut and MPAA Unrated for:

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . The Unrated Version adds bloodier special effects and adds dialogue that is helpful to the plot.

BBFC uncut 15 cert

MPAA
R Rated

99:24s
=95:25s
The Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2007 cinema release
 v          Patrick Still Lives - 1980 Italy horror by Mario Landi.


 X   Patrick Still Lives

Link Here
  • Patrick vive ancora
Patrick Still Lives is a 1980 Italy horror by Mario Landi.
Starring Sacha Pitoëff, Gianni Dei and Mariangela Giordano. IMDb

Exists as an R rated Theatrical Version and an MPAA Unrated version.

Summary Notes

Patrick, a young man whose father runs a remote spa, is injured in a roadside incident and is in a coma. Some years later, during the off season, five people arrive at the clinic - an ambitious politician and his wife, a swimming star who's the son of a wealthy investor, and a tough-talking man and woman who arrive together but sleep in separate rooms. They're greeted by Lydia, the doctor's new assistant, and by two viciously barking dogs. The dogs' keeper warns Davis, the swimmer, to leave. In a locked part of the clinic, Patrick is in bed, wired to three comatose bodies. What sinister purpose does the doctor have? One by one, the guests meet trouble. Does Patrick have feelings?

Versions

uncut
Unrated
Theatrical
run: 92:25s
pal: 88:43s
MPAA UnratedUS: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
uncut
Theatrical
Version
MPAA R

US: The Theatrical Version was shorter and MPAA R rated.
 v   The Patriot


 X   The Patriot

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  • Der Patriot
The Patriot

Versions

uncut
uncut
longer
alternative
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

167:53s 2000 Germany US action drama by Roland Emmerich

The US Unrated Extended Version was passed 15 uncut for the 2006 Sony DVD/Blu-ray

Edits for the Extended Version are non-contentious

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com

The Extended Version region 2 DVD is available at UK Amazon
The Extended Version UK Blu-ray is available at UK Amazon

The Extended Version region 1 DVD is available at US Amazon
The Extended Version US Blu-ray is available at US Amazon

uncut
uncut
shorter
alternative
15 cert

MPAA
R Rated

157:57s The Theatrical Version was passed 15 uncut for the 2000 cinema release and 2000/1 Columbia/TriStar DVDs
 v          Pattathu Yaanai - 2013 India action comedy drama by Boopathy Pandian.


 X   Pattathu Yaanai

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Pattathu Yaanai is a 2013 India action comedy drama by Boopathy Pandian.

Initially passed 15 uncut for cinema but cut for a 12A a couple of days later

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
22s
12A cert 157:05s UK: Passed 12A for moderate action violence after 22s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2013 cinema release

The BBFC commented:

  • Distributor chose to cut three scenes of bloody violence (two blood spurts resulting from machete attacks and the gory aftermath of a throat cutting) in order to achieve a 12A classification. A 15 uncut was available to the distributor.
uncut
uncut
15 cert 157:27s UK: Passed 15 uncut for:
  • 2013 cinema release [not released, distributors preferred a cut 12A]
            Pattaya - 2016 France comedy by Franck Gastambide. See Banned International: Pattaya
 v          Paul


 X   Paul

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Paul

Versions

uncut
Extended
15 cert

MPAA
Unrated

104:46s Paul is a 2011 US/UK comedy sci-fi by Greg Mottola.
With Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Seth Rogen. YouTube icon IMDb

UK: The Extended/Unrated versions was passed 15 uncut for:

  • 2011 Universal [Theatrical + Extended] R0 Blu-ray at UK Amazon
  • 2011 Universal [Theatrical + Extended] R2 DVD at UK Amazon
  • 2011 Universal Online

US: Uncut and MPAA unrated for:

  • 2013 Universal [Theatrical + Extended] R0 Blu-ray / R1 DVD Combo at US Amazon
  • 2011 Universal [Theatrical + Extended] R0 Blu-ray / R1 DVD Combo at US Amazon
  • 2011 Universal [Theatrical + Extended] R1 DVD at US Amazon

See pictorial version details from movie-censorship.com . The extra material is uncontroversial and adds little.

uncut
Theatrical
15 cert

MPAA
R rated

99:23s UK: The Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for:
  • 2011 Universal [Theatrical + Extended] R0 Blu-ray
  • 2011 Universal [Theatrical + Extended] R2 DVD
  • 2011 Universal Online
  • 2011 cinema release
 v          Paul Blart: Mall Cop


 X   Paul Blart: Mall Cop

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Paul Blart: Mall Cop

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cut PG cert87:07s 2009 US children's comedy by Steve Carr. With Kevin James, Keir O'Donnell and Jayma Mays. IMDb

The BBFC suggested cuts for PG that were implemented for:

  • 2009 Sony Blu-ray
  • 2009 Sony R2 DVD
  • 2009 cinema release

The BBFC explained:

This film was originally shown to the BBFC in an unfinished version. The BBFC advised the company that the film was likely to receive a 12A classification but that the requested PG certificate could be achieved by making changes to two scenes. In particular the BBFC suggested that a scene in which a man has the lid of a sun bed slammed onto him several times be reduced; and that an extended fight sequence also be reduced to remove some of the strongest blows. In this scene specifically, it was suggested that a blow to the face with a skateboard and dialogue which introduces and emphasises a headbutt be removed. When the finished version of the film was submitted these reductions had been made satisfactorily and the film was classified PG .

 v          Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 - 2015 USA action comedy by Andy Fickman.


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Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 is a 2015 USA action comedy by Andy Fickman.
Starring Kevin James, Raini Rodriguez and Eduardo Verástegui. Youtube link IMDb

BBFC category cuts were made to obtain PG rated 2015 cinema and home video releases. Uncut and PG rated in the US.
Summary Notes

In this sequel, in which Kevin James reprises the role of Paul Blart, the security guard is headed to Las Vegas to attend a Security Guard Expo with his teenage daughter Maya (Raini Rodriguez) before she departs for college. While at the convention, he inadvertently discovers a heist - and it's up to Blart to apprehend the criminals.

Versions

uncut
uncut
MPAA PG
MPAA
US: Uncut and MPAA PG rated for some violence for:
BBFC cut
category cuts
8s
PG 93:43s UK: Passed PG for moderate comic violence after 8s of BBFC category cuts for:
  • 2015 Sony video
  • 2015 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
  • Company chose to remove a moment of moderate violence (a headbutt) and two sequences of weapons display (knives being opened and twirled) in order to obtain a PG classification. Cuts made in accordance with BBFC Guidelines and policy. An uncut 12A classification was available.

The BBFC commented further in its BBFC Annual Report 2015 [pdf]:

One fight sequence featured glamorised the brandishing and twirling of knives, and another scene showed a head-butt delivered by the central character. These moments exceed the allowances of the Guidelines at PG and the distributor chose to remove the display of weapons, and to manipulate the head-butt so it looks as if the blow being delivered is a comic belly shove . With these cuts made, the BBFC was able to classify the film PG for moderate comic violence. Real-life violence

 v          Paul Zerdin - comedy video by Paul Zerdin.


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Paul Zerdin is a comedy video by Paul Zerdin.
Starring Paul Zerdin.

BBFC category cuts were required for 2014 DVD release

Versions

BBFC cut
category cuts
8:09s
PG 50:36s

UK: Passed PG for mild innuendo, mild bad language after 8:09s of BBFC category cuts for:

  • 2014 Laughing Stock video
The BBFC commented:
  • The distributor chose to remove bad language, sex references, innuendo and drug references in order to obtain a PG classification. Cuts made in accordance with BBFC Guidelines and policy. An uncut 12 was available.
 v          Paul Zerdin - All Mouth - 2019 UK comedy video by Tim Dollimore.


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Paul Zerdin - All Mouth is a 2019 UK comedy video by Tim Dollimore.
Starring Paul Zerdin, Sam and Albert.

There's an uncut 12 rated version and also a kid's version that's cut and PG rated.

Kids Version

BBFC cut
cut: 34s
run: 71:14s
pal: 68:23s
sub: 68:48s
sub:
PGUK: The Kid's Version was passed PG for mild sex references, language after 34s of BBFC category cuts:
  • 2019 Brian Productions video
The BBFC commented:
  • Company chose to remove implied strong language, rude hand gestures, and moderate sex references and innuendo, in order to obtain a PG classification. Cuts made in accordance with BBFC Guidelines and policy. An uncut 12 classification was available.

Original Version

BBFC uncut
uncut
run: 71:50s
pal: 68:58s
12UK: Passed 12 uncut for infrequent strong language, moderate sex references:
 v   The Pawnbroker - 1964 USA drama by Sidney Lumet.


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The Pawnbroker is a 1964 USA drama by Sidney Lumet.
Starring Rod Steiger, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Brock Peters. BBFC link 2020 IMDb

Uncut by the BBFC but the censors seem unsure as to the rating. The cinema release in 1964 was X rated, for 1998 VHS it was 12 rated, but for 2021 Blu-ray release the rating had been elevated to 15.

Noted as the first Hollywood film since the Hayes Code was introduced that featured a topless scene, a rather serious flashback to the Holocaust.

After the filmmakers appealed to the MPAA's appeals board to oppose censoring the film, it became the first U.S. film to show a nude woman from the waist up and be granted a Production Code Seal.

[Note that a year earlier the first modern day topless scene appeared in a Hollywood movie Promises! Promises! showing Jayne Mansfield's breasts. However this film did not get MPAA approval and had to be released unrated].

Summary Notes

In a poor neighborhood of New York, the bitter and lonely Jewish pawnbroker Sol Nazerman is a survivor from Auschwitz that has no emotions or feelings. Sol lost his dearest family and friends in the war and his faith in God and belief in mankind. Now he only cares for money and is haunted by daydreams, actually flashbacks from the period of the concentration camp. Sol's assistant is the ambitious Latino Jesus Ortiz, who wants to learn with Sol how to run a business of his own. When Sol realizes that the obscure laundry business he has with the powerful gangster Rodriguez comes also from brothels, Sol recalls the fate of his beloved wife in the concentration camp and has a nervous breakdown. His attitude leads Jesus Ortiz to tragedy and Sol finds a way to cry.

 v          Paws


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Paws

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9s U cert80:06s 1997 Australian/UK film by Karl Zwicky
 v          Pay-off Time - 1977 USA action drama by Robert Warmflash


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  • Death Promise
Pay-off Time is a 1977 USA action drama by Robert Warmflash
Starring Charles Bonet, Speedy Leacock and Bill Louie BBFC link 2020 IMDb
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS in 1987, Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US.

Summary Notes

An apartment dweller goes on a search-and-destroy mission to kill the ruthless landlords who murdered his father.

Versions

uncut
Uncut
run: 95m
pal: 91m
MPAA RUS: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
BBFC cut
cut
cut: 1:25s
run: 92:59s
pal: 89:16s
sub: 90:53s
18 1980UK: Passed 18 after 1:25s of BBFC cuts:
  • 1987 Global Sales VHS
From IMDb. The BBFC cuts were:
  • remove all shots of throwing stars
 v          Payanam


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Payanam

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BBFC
25s
12A cert136:29s 2011 India crime action film by Radha Mohan.
With Nagarjuna Akkineni, Prakash Raj and Sana Khan. IMDb

Passed 12A after 25s of BBFC cuts for category for:

  • 2011 cinema release

The BBFC commented:

  • Company chose to make cuts to achieve a 12A classification. Cuts made to remove sight of bloodspurts during shootings and to remove close sight of cocaine snorting.
 v          Payback - 1999 US crime film by Brian Helgeland.


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Payback is a 1999 US crime film by Brian Helgeland.
With Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry and Maria Bello. YouTube icon IMDb
Cut by the BBFC in 1990. Uncut for the 2009 Special edition but no sign of waived cuts in the BBFC database. Uncut in the US.
Summary Notes : Two Very Different Versions
There were reasons writer-director Brian Helgeland's cut of Payback was dismissed by distributors Paramount and Warner Bros., then heavily re-shot and re-tooled by Mel Gibson's production company, Icon Entertainment.

Those reasons are explained in detail by Gibson, Helgeland, and others in the special features of Payback: The Director's Cut (Special Collector's Edition). Among them: Helgeland's version was too dark. America wasn't ready in 1999 to see Gibson play an unapologetic, 1970s-style antihero who might not get exactly what he wants. Audiences didn't have the patience to wait for answers to their story questions. A dog dies. (A big no-no.)

Versions

uncut
Director's Cut
No Cert

MPAA
Unrated

90:18s
=86:41s
UK: The Director's Cut released uncut for:
  • 2009 Warner Special Edition [Theatrical + Director's Cut] R0 Blu-Ray at UK Amazon

US: The Director's Cut is MPAA Unrated for:

See version details of the Theatrical Version and Director's Cut. The two versions are significantly different

uncut
Theatrical Version
No Cert

MPAA
R Rated

101:19s
=97:16s
UK: The Theatrical Version was released uncut for:
  • 2009 Warner Special Edition [Theatrical + Director's Cut] R0 Blu-Ray
BBFC cut
5s
18 96:53s UK: The Theatrical version was passed 18 after 5s of BBFC cuts for:
  • 2009 Warner Online
  • 1999 Warner VHS
  • 1999 cinema release

The BBFC cuts were:

  • An Asian guy wielding a butterfly knife to attack Mel has been expunged

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