Although listed as 2.35:1 on the packaging (which also includes a still of Jack Hawkins and Susannah York in

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TrevorAclea — 21 years ago(September 30, 2004 04:45 PM)

Although listed as 2.35:1 on the packaging (which also includes a still of Jack Hawkins and Susannah York in
Jane Eyre!
), the film is actually cropped at 1.77:1. I returned my copy for a refund.
"Gentlemen, is this a great moment or a small one? I'm afraid I don't know."

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Dombear50 — 21 years ago(February 20, 2005 10:14 PM)

I was equally horrified to find that after credits in 2.35.1 (the correct aspect ratio) it went to a 1.88.1 crop. The wonderful cinematography by Nicolas Roeg deserves much better.

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BlondeIsBetter — 20 years ago(July 07, 2005 01:38 PM)

I just bought the VHS, it comes with two tapes. It is really great. Sometimes you just have to buy the tape, there is just no other way.
But I love this film. I especially love the chemistry between Julie Christie and Alan Bates.

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PrivateWiddle — 20 years ago(December 09, 2005 04:55 PM)

Thanks for clearing these two issues up.
Firstly, I kept wondering where that odd still was from, close but no cigar, secondly, whilst it is irritating that this print is not 2.35:1 throughout, as it appears to be the only version available at the moment I shall hang onto it until a suitable print is released.
It's just too wonderful a film to not have!

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marxandcola — 20 years ago(December 10, 2005 10:50 AM)

and not even a trailer either. Warner's are usually very good, I hope they reissue it.

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Prismark10 — 10 years ago(July 08, 2015 06:27 AM)

There is a proper digitally restored version (overseen by Roeg) available to buy now.
Its that man again!!