Comparison between the Theatrical Version and the Extended Version, both included on the Australian Blu-ray Collector's Edition of Umbrella


- 8 differences, one of which is a re-ordered scene (not counting the date shots)
- Difference: 290.6 sec (= 4:51 min)


In Capricorn One, director Peter Hyams tackled the hotly debated topic of a Mars landing in 1977. The astronauts James Brolin and O.J. Simpson, among others, are abducted by Hal Holbrook shortly before a space flight that is technically doomed to fail. Elliott Gould tries to solve the case and Telly Savalas also drops by, while a catchy score by Jerry Goldsmith plays. A likeable little contribution to the science fiction genre, quite different to the space extravaganze Star Wars in the same year.

At the end of 2019, the Japanese Blu-ray surprised with a slightly longer cut that was probably released in Japan at the time and was thought to be lost. On September 25, 2024, a limited 2-disc edition was released in Australia by Imprint Films, similar to the Extended Version of Green Ice. Disc 1 contains the theatrical cut from the well-known HD master and Disc 2 contains this Japanese extended version with newly produced bonus material. We took a closer look at the differences.

The section with the faked landing is significantly longer here. With continuous statements over the radio, there is a constant switch between the control center with shots of the simulation on the screens and shots of the actual spaceship in a warehouse. It is quite understandable that the more widely used version was trimmed a bit here. Along with this, a scene was moved around a bit and there are a few other minor differences. The action-packed finale has a few additional shots of the stuntman on the wing as it flies through the desert. In any case, the theatrical cut is fine, but for fans of the film, the extended version is a nice bonus and the Australian edition, with all the additional goodies, is definitely worth recommending.


Runtimes are arranged according to the scheme
Theatrical version in 24fps / Extended version in 23.976fps

Other introductory notes and the Japanese title card.

Extended 6 sec longer

Theatrical version (Australian Blu-ray)	Extended version (Australian Blu-ray)

The German Blu-ray has a different logo here, but it is exactly the same length as the theatrical cut of the Australian Blu-ray.

In addition, a small image comparison to start with. The German Blu-ray is exactly the same as the Australian Blu-ray. Of course, the interesting thing about the extended version is the slightly larger and more coherent framing, as well as the slightly gaudier colors in some places. However, the extended version has more small defects in the image, such as on the second image on the left next to the US flag on the rocket or the white scratch in the third image.

Theatrical cut (Australian/German Blu-ray)	Extended Version (Australian Blu-ray)

01:30-01:33 / 01:36

After the director's credit, the theatrical version has a date displayed before the black screen with the announcement by radio.

+ 2.6 sec

Alternative
08:49-08:54 / 08:53-08:57

With identical radio announcements from the off, the last shots inside differ.

No time difference

Theatrical cut	Extended version

Re-ordered scenes
25:06-27:45 / 25:11 or 30:32-33:11

In the theatrical version, the scene in which Robert talks to Judy is already shown here. In the extended version, it comes a few minutes later after landing.

No time difference

Directly afterwards, only the theatrical cut has another date added into the picture.

Theatrical version	Extended version

27:48 / 25:14-28:11

The extended version has many more shots of the control room, with Dr. Kelloway sitting thoughtfully at his desk. In addition, there are further announcements by radio throughout. You also see some shots of the warehouse where the actual spaceship is driven around in an unspectacular way, while more realistic-looking shots of the simulation can be seen on the screens.

176.8 sec (= 2:57 min)

27:58 / 28:21-29:31

After seeing Whittier looking sceptically at his screens in both versions, further communication via radio is missing during the landing. When the video connection is interrupted, the technicians can be seen bustling around a little earlier, then the theatrical cut resumes in the middle of the shot.

69.9 sec (= 1:10 min)

At 52:41 / 56:55, a date appears again.

Theatrical version	Extended Version

74:23 / 78:38-78:50

Several more shots are fired at Robert. The view from further away also starts a little earlier.

11.8 sec

114:20 / 118:49-118:56

Brubaker can be seen on the wing of the biplane in an additional shot.

7.3 sec

115:36 / 120:13-120:33

The chase can be seen from further perspectives.

20,8 sec

116:21 / 121:18-121:24

Two more shots.

6.3 sec

The theatrical cut has a few additional credits at the end of the credits.

Theatrical version (Australian Blu-ray)	Extended Version (Australian Blu-ray)