Comparison between the cut British BBFC 18 VHS by VPD and the uncut German FSK 18 DVD by EuroVideo / ScreenPower

- 17 cuts
- Cut duration: 100.2 sec (= 1:40 min)

A few additional master errors with a duration of less than 0.5 sec each were not listed in the report.

In 1985's Mafia versus Ninja, Alexander Lou routinely fights his way through a silly story from the drawing board. Cheaply produced, but the fight scenes are excellent and the stuff once again has a lot of trashy charm.

Things didn't look so bright for all releases worldwide, as various moments involving nunchucks and shuriken were censored in favor of BBFC approval.  This VHS version was then probably also the basis for the US DVD by Venom Mob Films. So here you are better off with the German DVD, even though it is unfortunately out of print today. Anyway, a re-scan in the original aspect ratio would be preferable, but as we know, that's often a matter of luck with such rare films.

Runtimes are ordered as follows: British VHS in PAL / German DVD in PAL

The German DVD has an additional title insert on a black background for the introduction. For this, the first normal film shot with a different credit is missing.
In the further course, only the British VHS has various other credits.

British VHS	German DVD

33:46 / 33:46-33:54

A short part of the fight where shuriken are thrown and the ninja dodges with a few flips.

7.8 sec

33:51 / 33:59-34:01

In an additional shot, flying throwing stars are again thrown in the direction of the ninja.

1.4 sec

34:01 / 34:10-34:11

The fighter gets ready again and in the process you can see shuriken in his hand.

1.1 sec

34:01 / 34:12-34:13

Just half a second later: the chain hits the hand with a throwing star in close-up.

1.4 sec

35:49 / 36:01-36:02

A slightly fatter baddie armed with shuriken peeks around the corner in a short shot.

0.8 sec

36:49 / 37:02-37:04

Throwing stars sail through the air. At last, another shot of the driver in the car looking up at them.

2.4 sec

42:29 / 42:44-42:53

The ninjas in the trees throw some shuriken and Chang dodges.

8.8 sec

42:41 / 43:05-43:06

At the beginning of the shot, something is thrown again. Chang jumps to the side and the UK is back in after the camera pan starts.

1.1 sec

45:05 / 45:30-45:34

Lou grabs nunchucks and prances a bit.

3.4 sec

45:09 / 45:38-45:50

Again, he twirls his weapons around a bit. The camera pans to his face and the UK is at it again.

12.6 sec

45:13 / 45:54-46:25

After the fat man goes on the attack, Lou first fights back with the nunchucks for a while. At last shuriken are thrown at him as well - right after the defense, the UK starts again.

30.9 sec

45:15 / 46:27-46:28

Short cut to Lou dealing more blows.

0.8 sec

45:17 / 46:30-46:31

He poses in another shot.

1.4 sec

45:20 / 46:35-46:48

And again there are some hits.

13.3 sec

45:21 / 46:49-46:54

The camera pulls back and the fat man throws his sword at Lou. He flings it up with his nunchucks and then delivers it back into the fat man's stomach with a well-aimed kick. He goes for the jump kick.

5.5 sec

45:21 / 46:54-46:55

In between, shots of the fat guy staggering away, and another long shot.

1 sec

45:28 / 47:02-47:09

After the fight, Lou walks over to Chang. Right after he drops his nunchucks, the UK starts up again.

6.4 sec

Finally, a different ending fade-in.

British VHS	German DVD