K-9 is a 1989 US action comedy by Rod Daniel Starring Jim Belushi, Mel Harris and Kevin Tighe
The 1989 UK cinema release was cut for a 12 rating. The follow up VHS release was rated 15 uncut. the 2003 DVD was rated 12 uncut. Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated in the US.
Summary Notes
The extravagant cop Michael Dooley needs some help to fight a drug dealer who has tried to kill him. A "friend" gives him a drug-sniffing dog named Jerry Lee. With his help, Dooley sets out to put his enemy behind bars, but
Jerry Lee has a personality of his own and works only when he wants to. On the other hand, the dog is quite good at destroying Dooley's car, house, sex-life, etc.
Kaapa is a 2022 India action thriller by Shaji Kailas Starring Asif Ali, Aparna Balamurali
and Anna Ben
BBFC
category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2022.
Summary Notes
The film explores the dark underbelly of Thiruvananthapuram where rival goondas clash in cold-blooded
gang wars to gain dominion over the city's suburbs and slums.
Versions
uncut
run:
133:45s
pal:
128:24s
UK: Passed 15 uncut for injury detail, threat, violence:
2023 NETFLIX, INC video
cut:
run:
134:10s
pal:
128:48s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, occasional bloody images, threat, language after BBFC cuts:
2022 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.
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Kaappaan - 2019 India action thriller by KV Anand.
Kaappaan is a 2019 India action thriller by KV Anand. Starring Mohanlal, Suriya and Arya.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2019.
159:07s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, threat, sex references, references to sexual violence after 1:34s of BBFC category cuts:
2019 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
The distributor requested Cuts for Category to remove scenes of strong violence and gore in order to achieve a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
v Kaaval
- 2021 India action thriller by Nithin Renji Panicker
Kaaval is a 2021 India action thriller by Nithin Renji Panicker Starring Suresh Gopi, Lal
and Renji Panicker
There
are no censorship issues with this release
Versions
cut:
run:
147m
pal:
141m
UK: Passed 12A uncut with a BBFC trigger warning for moderate violence, suicide, sexual harassment references, language:
2021 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
The distributor chose to make cuts to violence and bloody images in order to achieve a 12A certificate. An uncut 15 was available. Cuts made in accordance with BBFC Guidelines and policy.
v Kagemusha
- 1980 Japan/USA war drama by Akira Kurosawa.
Kagemusha is a 1980 Japan/USA war drama by Akira Kurosawa. Starring Tatsuya Nakadai and Tsutomu Yamazaki and Ken'ichi Hagiwara.
Exists as a Director's Cut/Japanese Version and a shorter International
Version.
Summary Notes
When a powerful warlord in medieval Japan dies, a poor thief recruited to impersonate him finds difficulty living up to his role and clashes with the spirit
of the warlord during turbulent times in the kingdom.
Versions
Director's Cut
run:
180:21s
pal:
173:08s
UK: The Director's Cut was passed
12 uncut for moderate bloody images:
Kagemusha is without any doubt Kurosawa's hardest to understand movie and not recommend for beginners in this field. The shortened version makes it much easier to follow and watch this epic movie but the question remains: Is that a
goal to achieve?
The Japanese Version is longer by 19:06s
International Version
run:
159:19s
pal:
152:57s
UK: The shorter International Version was passed 12 without BBFC cuts for bloody battlefield scenes:
2014 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
UK: The shorter International Version was passed PG without BBFC cuts for:
2006 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
2002 20th Century Fox R2 DVD
1986 CBS/Fox VHS
UK: The shorter International Version was passed A without BBFC cuts for:
1980 cinema release
v Kaithi
- 2019 India action thriller by Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Kaithi is a 2019 India action thriller by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Starring Karthi, Narain and
Dheena.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2019.
Summary Notes
A drug
burst, an injured cop and a convicted criminal who wants to meet her daughter for first time in life, what happens when they all cross their path is the story of this emotional action flick.
145:12s
UK: Tamil & Tegulu versions were passed 12A for moderate violence, bloody images, threat, drug references, language after 49s of BBFC category cuts:
2019 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to remove moments of strong violence and drug preparation and misuse (cocaine cutting and snorting) in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
Kalifornia is a 1993 USA crime thriller by Dominic Sena. Starring Brad Pitt, Juliette
Lewis and Kathy Larson.
Uncut and 18 rated in the UK. Cut in the US for an MPAA R rating but was later released uncut and MPAA Unrated.
Summary Notes
Brian Kessler, a journalist researching serial killers, and his photographer girlfriend Carrie set out on a cross-country tour of the sites of the killings. Sharing the ride and their expenses are Early Grayce, a paroled
white trash criminal, and his girlfriend Adele. As the trip progresses, Early begins to appear more and more unstable, and Brian and Carrie begin to fear that they may have a real-life killer in the back seat of their car.
a less explicit version of the Forbes-Duchovny sex scene
a less graphic version of the bathroom murder. The R rated edit cuts from the first appearance of the blade to outside the petrol station, whereas in the unrated cut Pitt stabs his
victim repeatedly whilst laughing, and the murder is intercut with the events taking place on the forecourt of the petrol station
the use of different angles during the death-by-shotgun scene
missing a shot of Early's first victim
crawling away from the car, whilst Early watches from the bridge.
Kamikaze Hearts is a 1986 US drama by Juliet Bashore Starring
Tigr, Sharon Mitchell and Jon Martin
A very short version was released for 18 rated cinema release in 1990. A longer version with real sex was passed 18 in 2023. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US.
Summary Notes
Tough and cynical veteran Mitch and her more naive, yet eager partner Tigr are a couple of porn actresses involved in an intense lesbian relationship. Their already strained relationship reaches the breaking point as substance abuse
and the pressure of working in the sex industry begins to take a heavy toll on both women.
Versions
uncut
run:
77:28s
pal:
74:22s
UK: Passed 18 uncut for strong real sex, nudity, abusive behaviour :
Karan Arjun is a 1995 India action romance by Rakesh Roshan Starring Rakhee
Gulzar, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan
BBFC 15
rated for 2024 cinema release compared to short versions passed BBFC PG in 1995.
Summary Notes
Karan and Arjun reincarnate in the different parts of the country. But the faith of their
previous mother brings them together in order to avenge their death.
Versions
uncut
run:
175:06s
pal:
168:06s
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong violence:
2024 Bakrania Media cinema release (rated 22/11/2024) titled KARAN ARJUN
uncut
run:
169:11s
pal:
162:25s
UK: A short version was BBFC PG rated
1995 Eros International VHS (rated 25/01/1995)
uncut
run:
172:50s
pal:
165:55s
UK: A short version was BBFC PG ratede:
1995 Eros International cinema release (rated 12/01/1995)
The Karate Kid is a 1984 USA family action drama by John G Avildsen. Starring Ralph
Macchio, Pat Morita and Elisabeth Shue.
BBFC category cuts were required for a PG rated cinema release in 1984. It was later rated 15 uncut for VHS and 12 uncut for DVD. Uncut and MPAA PG rated in the US.
Summary Notes
Daniel and his mother move from New Jersey to California. She has a wonderful new job, but Daniel quickly discovers that a dark haired Italian boy with a Jersey accent
doesn't fit into the blond surfer crowd. Daniel manages to talk his way out of some fights, but he is finally cornered by several who belong to the same karate school. As Daniel is passing out from the beating he sees Miyagi, the elderly gardener leaps
into the fray and save him by outfighting half a dozen teenagers. Miyagi and Daniel soon find out the real motivator behind the boys' violent attitude in the form of their karate teacher. Miyagi promises to teach Daniel karate and arranges a fight at the
all-valley tournament some months off. When his training begins, Daniel doesn't understand what he is being shown. Miyagi seems more interested in having Daniel paint fences and wax cars than teaching him Karate.
Karate Warrior is a 1987 Italy / Philippines action film by Fabrizio De Angelis (as Larry Ludman). Starring Kim Rossi Stuart, Ken Watanabe and Jannelle Barretto.
The shortened English Version was cut by the BBFC for 15 rated VHS in 1988. The Italian version was passed 15 uncut for 2019 home video.
Summary Notes
Anthony is in
the Phillipines visiting his father. He inadvertently interferes with the affairs of local gangster Quino, who also happens to be a champion Karate fighter. After embarrassing Quino near a local tournament, Anthony is beaten up and left for dead. An old
monk nurses Anthony back to health and teaches him the ways of martial arts so he may go back and fight Quino again.
Versions
uncut
run:
88:47s
pal:
85:14s
UK: The Italian Version was passed 15 uncut for strong violence:
2019 88 Films [English + Italian Versions] RB Blu-ray at UK Amazon
The US version is a good three minutes shorter and lacks some dialogue
in the scene when Anthony picks on his father, furthermore the complete scene in which Anthony and Maria walk through Manila is missing, whereas Maria doesn't get tired to mention just how threatening the evil Quino is.
cut
cut:
25s
run:
85:05s
pal:
81:41s
sub:
85:30s
UK: The shortened English Version was passed 15 after a further 25s of BBFC cuts:
1988 Video Programme Dists VHS
v Kartavya
- 1995 India action thriller by Raj Kanwar
Kartavya is a 1995 India action thriller by Raj Kanwar Starring Sanjay Kapoor, Juhi
Chawla and Moushumi Chatterjee
Summary Notes
Karan and his mother live a happy life and he is soon to be married to Kajal.
But on the day of his engagement, he discovers his mother is not his biological mother.
Karthikeya 2 is a 2022 India action fantasy by Chandoo Mondeti Starring
Nikhil Siddharth, Harsha Chemudu and Darbha Appaji Ambarisha
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rate cinema release in 2022.
Summary Notes
A sequel to
mystic thriller Karthikeya, which deals with the personal problems of Karthik and how he comes out of them. His pursuit of the truth leads him to find out the power of Indian ancient system and Tatva of Lord Sri Krishna.
Versions
cut:
run:
143:12s
pal:
137:28s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, threat, bloody images after BBFC cuts:
2022 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.
cut:
run:
142:12s
pal:
136:31s
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, threat, bloody images after BBFC cuts:
2022 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.
Katharbasha Endra Muthuramalingam is a 2023 India Action, Drama Film by M. Muthaiya Starring Siddhi Idnani, Arya and Prabhu
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2023.
BBFC Notes
A vengeful man battles against local gangsters in this brooding Tamil language action thriller which features a scene of suicide and includes intense and impactful threat and
violence that is presented in a stylised fashion.
Versions
cut:
run:
143:13s
pal:
137:29s
UK: BBFC 12A rated with a trigger warning for moderate violence, injury detail, threat, domestic abuse,
suicide with a trigger warning for moderate violence, injury detail, threat, domestic abuse, suicide after BBFC cuts:
2023 TGS ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED cinema release (rated 08/06/2023)
The BBFC commented:
The distributor chose to make cuts to scenes of strong violence, injury detail and uses of strong language in order to achieve their preferred category of 12A. Cuts were made in accordance with BBFC
Guidelines and policy. An uncut 15 classification was available.
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Kaththi - 2014 India action film by AR Murugadoss.
Kavaludari is a 2019 crime thriller by Hemanth M Rao. Starring Suman Ranganath, Anant
Nag and Achyuth Kumar.
BBFC category cuts were required for a 12A rated cinema release in 2019
Versions
cut:
33s
run:
142:29s
pal:
136:47s
sub:
143:02s
sub:
UK: Passed 12A for moderate violence, threat, language, bloody images, suicide references after 33s of BBFC category cuts:
2019 cinema release
The BBFC commented:
Company chose to remove scenes of strong violence and uses of strong language in order to obtain a 12A classification. Cuts made in accordance with BBFC Guidelines and policy. An uncut 15 was available
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