When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'U' rating. All cuts were waived in 1985 when the film was re-rated with a 'U' certificate for home video.
Most VHS releases use the 127 minute cut, but the 1983 VHS reissue uses the 118 minute cut and the 1985 and 1986 VHS reissues use the 126 minute cut
This film was also released in a "flat" version. This was optically derived from the anamorphic negative. This was for release in small cities where there were no theaters yet equipped for CinemaScope.
