PG and R-rated Versions
The film was originally put into theatrical release in 1981 as an R-rated film in the USA. Later there was an announcement of a PG-rated version, but it was not widely released. The original R-rated cut is 140 minutes. Most home video releases are the R-rated version, but commercial TV channels may use the PG cut, which is 119 minutes. The R-rated version is about 21 minutes longer, with more graphic sex and violence.
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