PT TPM on laserdisc

It's a horrible movie, I know, but does anyone here own a copy of the Japanese laserdisc? Is it true that it is the only home video version of TPM to contain the original 133-minute theatrical cut of the film?

Mod Edit: Ok, so this topic has reached its expiration date

 

The VHS release (2000) was the 133m theatrical version.

 

EDIT: Double post

 

Thanks, Darth Nub. The DVD edition of the film has a running time of 136 minutes. What are the differences between it and the theatrical cut of the film?

 

There is also the extended arrival on Coruscant, and parts of the the pod-race re-inserted.

 

You guys keep talking about VHS. What about the LD?

 

I have the LD and while I haven't watched it in a long time, my memory is that it did have some alternate dialogue and slightly extended pod race, perhaps a few other things. If there's anything you want me to check, I could pull the player out of the basement and give it a whirl.

EDIT: The runtime is listed at 133 minutes but IMDB lists it theatrically at 136. ??? I guess it is the original theatrical cut and my memories of the DVD are leaking in, and I guess the 136 minute version is now the official one?

 

I longed to own that Laserdisc back in 2000-2001. Watching my WS VHS of TPM back then I could only wonder at how good it would look on LD. I had all the others on LD so was gutted that the only way to get TPM was a horrendously expensive Japanese import disc. Remember that it was nearly 2 and a half years after the theatrical release before the DVD was finally released! I would love to have the original theatrical cut of TPM and AOTC on DVD/Bluray. I like having the choice but with GL's history I doubt we'll ever see them again!

 

It is? I didn't knew that.

 

I dont think its a bad movie it is a bit severe to say that. I do think he has is quality and is default as well. I see it as different of the five others and it made it special but not the one I prefere in the Star Wars saga.

 

I like the sound of that.

 

Me either, pity he thinks so.

 

Why in the world you be searching for the laserdisc of a "horrible" movie????


Yancy

 

Ask the OP. I love TPM.

 

Prepare yourself for more changes in the upcoming blu-ray release...

I don't want the laserdisc of TPM; I was just wondering if anyone here happened to own a copy. I have the Definitive Collection Star Wars Trilogy Box Set of the OT and am perfectly content with that, thank you.

 

The Phantom Menace is a wonderful movie with the same charm as the 1977 original.

 

QFT.

 

I can't stand TPM. In no way does it approach the standard set by the original, unaltered "Star Wars," and its sequel, "The Empire Strikes Back." But hey, if you love it, more power to you.