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UK Blu-ray set (Theatrical Versions) 
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61:56 / 67:17-67:21
As Hoi Tai Fu jumps around the room like a bouncy ball in typical anime fashion, the TW has additional cuts between him and Wilson. 3.6 sec
66:31 / 71:56-71:59 At the beginning of the shot, Chan first asks if there is anything else to report. 2.9 sec
70:08 / 75:36-75:39 Two more reaction shots, shortly before the map is rolled out. 3.4 sec
70:11 / 75:42-75:44 Wilson again and the map once more. 2.5 sec
Additional material in the theatrical version 75:53-76:04 / 81:26 Before Wilson comes to Dowager to warn her about O'Brian, he is seen walking around in additional shots in the theatrical version. + 11.7 sec
79:02 / 84:24-84:37 The scene begins a little earlier with a distant shot of the stairs and then a close-up of Wilson laughing. 13.3 sec
79:04 / 84:39-84:44 The follow-up shot is also much longer and then a sideways shot of the girls being shooed around. 5.1 sec
79:07 / 84:47-84:54 And the next shot is also longer. It cuts back to the path where the girls have to kneel down. 6.6 sec
81:19 / 87:06-87:40 Wilson takes a few steps and asks for a price. His companion corrects the price down by a few zeros several times. 33.7 sec
82:54-82:55 / 89:15 A few insignificant frames are missing from the TW at the transition between two shots. + 0.5 sec 83:45-83:47 / 90:05-92:50 In an additional scene, Lai Chun throws Wilson's sister Chun-fa out of his service in the Taiwan long version. She begs him to allow her to continue being a prostitute. He allows her to stay if she cleans the toilets. There are also a few (comic-like) blows with an oversized cane. However, Wilson suddenly grabs hold of it and has Lai Chun tied up by his servants. After some dialog, Chun-fa takes revenge by also giving Lai a few blows with a big red stick. She makes Lai Chun play out a few theatrical faces and forces him to sign the house over to her at a favorable price.
In the theatrical version, there is an exterior shot of the brothel's sign to introduce the scene.
Taiwan long version 162.9 sec (= 2:43 min) longer 84:45 / 93:48-93:49 Wilson is whirled through the air for a moment longer. 1.5 sec
85:06 / 94:10-94:44 Wilson is brought into the rooms earlier and Chan gives a little speech. 33.6 sec
96:49 / 106:27-106:33 The conversation between Wilson and Dowager is one sentence longer. 5.8 sec
98:14 / 107:58-108:20 On the way out, the false empress sprays some "magic" powder - but it has no effect. 21.5 sec
Additional material in the theatrical version 101:24-101:36 / 111:29 The Taiwan version is missing a short piece of the fight in the forest with some nice artistic shots. + 11.7 sec
102:24 / 112:17-112:19 Chan pushes off from the tree in a short additional shot. 1.5 sec
At 102:32 / 112:27, the optical effects are also included in the Taiwan version, but protrude across the bottom of the image.
104:02 / 113:56-114:01 More shots of the fight in the air + cut to Wilson. 4.9 sec
104:10 / 114:09-114:10 Another short shot of the fall. 1 sec
104:26 / 114:26-114:29 Censorship: After the sword has landed in the head in several shots, only the TW still has a frontal shot with blood running down the forehead. 2.9 sec
109:10-110:49 / 119:13-119:46 In the theatrical version, there is a soft fade to So Chuen (Brigitte Lin) in a red robe, followed by the credits - absurdly introduced with a reference to the sponsors Pepsi and Seven-up.
In the Taiwan long version, the shot of Dowager is longer instead and is followed by an alternate shot of Brigitte. Then just an end fade-in where Wilson is attacked while lying on the ground.
Theatrical Version 66.1 sec (= 1:06 min) longer . Slipcase and cover of part 1 on the UK Blu-ray set:
Taiwanese laserdisc:
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