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(More customer reviews)I watched the original broadcast on HBO years ago, and recorded it for my own personal use. Unfortunately, over time, my tape has deteriorated such that it isn't very watchable any more. I've been waiting for it to come out on tape or DVD and was very excited to finally find it. I watched it the moment I received it and discovered, to my dismay, that it had been cut beyond belief. Entire scenes had been removed as well as small portions. Even the wonderful soundtrack was deleted from the ending credits! The original production was ~ 375 minutes in length. This tape is 274 minutes. Over 100 minutes removed! If you are familiar with the mini-series, parts I'm talking about are when Delie goes back to the farm to ask her Uncle to give her away at her wedding. That entire scene was deleted. You never understand why Ben comes to join them on the Philidelphia because you never see the rundown farmhouse. Also, when Ah-lee, the cook, shoots the deck-hand and runs off into the wasteland, the crew looking for him and his return, all cut out! It's so bad that one minute the deck-hand was slugged by Brenton, then the next scene he is being thrown off the boat, with his head bandaged, never to be explained. It's absolutely despicable. Quite a few other scenes were removed as well, this just gives you a sampling.
I returned the video, completely disgusted and hoping that, someday they will release the ENTIRE production to be enjoyed by all.
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