Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - Octagon (The) (1980)

R0 America - Scorpion Releasing [2013 Release] Commentaries: Audio Commentary by director Eric Karson (2012) Extras: 2012 introduction by director Eric Karaon (0:30) “The Making of The Octagon" 2003 documetnary (39:24) 2013 interview with actor Tadashi Yamashita (23:11) Theatrical Trailer (2:28) Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: The introduction is forced when play is selected. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 Denmark - Midget Entertainment Extras: "The Making of The Octagon" 2003 documentary (70:05) "How American Cinema Changed Hollywood Forever" 2003 documentary (27:57) Biographies and Filmographies: - Chuck Norris - Actor (6 pages) - Lee Van Cleef - Actor (7 pages) Theatrical Trailer (1:55) TV Spot (0:30) Subtitles: Danish, Finnish Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Most likely an error as this is the same 39 minute documentary as everywhere elese.All extras are in English without any subtitles. Open-matte transfer. Special thanks to Rewind user Jim_Mcdonaugh & Åsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications.* Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 Finland - Futurefilm Extras: "The Making of The Octagon" 2003 documentary (39:30) "How American Cinema Changed Hollywood Forever" 2003 documentary (28:00) Chuck Norris and Lee Van Cleef: Biography and Filmography (in English) Theatrical Trailer TV Spot Subtitles: Finnish, Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: You can find the rest of the extra features by clicking "extra" on the "main menu", and then "trailer". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 Italy - Cult Media Extras: Cast and Crew: Biographies and Filmographies (in Italian) Subtitles: Italian Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 5.1 italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: This transfer is soft, it has washed out colours, few frame jumps, and the English audio is slightly out-of-synch. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 Sweden - Futurefilm Extras: "The Making of The Octagon" 2003 documentary (39:30) "How American Cinema Changed Hollywood Forever" 2003 documentary (28:00) Chuck Norris and Lee Van Cleef: Biography and Filmography (in English) Theatrical Trailer TV Spot Subtitles: Finnish, Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: You can find the rest of the extra features by clicking "extra" on the "main menu", and then "trailer". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Trinity Home Entertainment [2005 Release] Extras: "The Making of The Octagon" 2003 documentary (39:26) "How American Cinema Changed Hollywood Forever" 2003 documentary (27:56) Cast and Crew: Biographies Theatrical Trailer (1:56) TV Spot (0:30) Startup Trailer for "A Force of One" Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Euro Video [2012 Release] Commentaries: Audio Commentary by director Eric Karson (2012) Extras: Trailer Show Subtitles: German (forced on English track) Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Madison Home Video Extras: Interviews Cast and Crew Biographies Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user Electricboy for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Norway - Star Media Entertainment Extras: "The Making of The Octagon" 2003 documentary (70:05) "How American Cinema Changed Hollywood Forever" 2003 documentary (27:57) Biographies and Filmographies: - Chuck Norris - Actor (6 pages) - Lee Van Cleef - Actor (7 pages) Theatrical Trailer (1:55) TV Spot (0:30) Subtitles: Danish, Norwegian Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Most likely an error as this is the same 39 minute documentary as everywhere elese. All extras are in English without any subtitles. Open-matte transfer. Special thanks to Rewind user Åsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications.* Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Scandinavia - Soul Media Extras: DISC ONE (Blu-ray Copy) DISC TWO (DVD) The Film Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user Åsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications.* Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - MIA [2000 Release] Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user Electricboy for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Anchor Bay Entertainment [2012 Release] 30th Anniversary Edition Commentaries: Audio Commentary by director Eric Karson (2012) Extras: "How American Cinema Changed Hollywood Forever" 2003 documentary (27:59) "The Making of The Octagon" 2003 documentary (39:28) Theatrical Trailer (1:54) TV Spot (0:39) Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user Mark_Meakin for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Imagine Entertainment Extras: "The Making of The Octagon" 2003 documentary (39:30) "How American Cinema Changed Hollywood Forever" 2003 documentary (28:00) Theatrical Trailer TV Spot Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Also in the "Chuck Norris Triple Pack"; along with A Force of One and The President's Man. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: Draw

The Scorpion Releasing or Anchor Bay UK release for the anamorphic widescreen transfer and the addition of the commentary.

Most of the other releases are 1.33:1, which are probably "open matte". Avoid the cut-releases. Note the Danish release appears to have a longer making of documentary although that is probably a typo as all other versions are 39 minutes.
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- R0 America- Scorpion Releasing - No cuts (103:59 NTSC)
- R0 Denmark- Midget Entertainment - No cuts (99:41 PAL)
- R0 Finland- Futurefilm - No cuts (99:41 PAL)
- R0 Italy- Cult Media - Yes - Same as the UK MIA disc (98:30 PAL)
- R0 Sweden- Futurefilm - No cuts (99:41 PAL)
- R1 America- Trinity Home Entertainment - No cuts (103:32 NTSC)
- R2 Germany- Euro Video - No cuts (99:57 PAL)
- R2 Germany- Madison Home Video - Yes, German theatrical cut.
- R2 Norway- Star Media Entertainment - No cuts (99:41 PAL)
- R2 Scandinavia- Soul Media - No cuts (99:53 PAL)
- R2 United Kingdom- MIA - Yes - 32 seconds cut to remove a demonstration of chainsticks and three brief sights of metal throwing stars (98:30 PAL)
- R2 30th Anniversary Edition United Kingdom- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts (99:43 PAL)
- R4 Australia- Imagine Entertainment - No cuts
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Comparison added by David on 19/07/02
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 30/01/22

UPDATE LOG:

07/10/12: Addition of the R2 UK Anchor Bay release.
10/05/13: Added R0 Denmark.
23/11/13: Added Scorpion release.
11/12/13: Added running times to Trinity release.
22/07/16: Added Scandinavian Soul Media release.
01/09/18: Tidyup.
31/01/22: Added Norway, taglines, dates, cleanup.
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Octagon (The) (1980)

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