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Blues Brothers, The

Comparison:

  • Theatrical Version
  • Extended Version
Release: Jan 01, 2017 - Author: Muck47 - Translator: Tony Montana - external link: IMDB
Alternate / Recut
89:17-89:18 / 99:40-99:41

The Theatrical Version here contains a little shot of "Guitar" Murphy behind the curtain - also in the Extended Version (no screenshots).

In the Extended Version, the previous distance shot of the impatient crowd is longer.

Theatrical Version 0.2 sec longer




89:21 / 99:44-100:17

Now the shot of Curtis in the Extended Version, followed by a shot of the crowd. After that, the gas station scene is being dissolved: Jake tosses a burning cigarette out the window, the spilt gas on the ground catches fire and gas station gets blown into pieces. Jake and Elwood are oblivious to what they have done.

Back to the concert, the crowd is on fire: Here, the Extended Version contains the shot of "Guitar" Murphy.

33.3 sec




91:39 / 102:35-103:14

Curtis's performance is much longer plus a shot from behind starts a bit earlier.

38.8 sec




91:43 / 103:18-103:19

The last distance shot insignificantly longer.

0.8 sec




92:41 / 104:17-104:23

Jake and Elwood earlier at the camper.

5.5 sec




93:20 / 105:02-105:50

Jack and Elwood manipulate the tire of the squad car, then they get inside. Curts finishes his performance.

Jake: "What the hell are you doing?"
Elwood: "This can is from a surplus disposal run. Fifteen overcharged ounces of pure uncompounded isoproponyl butane monosulphide. When combined with oxygen and a little heat it will cause a rapid expansion."

48 sec




93:42 / 106:12-106:18

More applause for Curtis and the band.

6.1 sec




93:50 / 106:26-106:30

Ditto.

3.8 sec




Alternate / Recut
94:16-94:39 resp. 94:58 / 106:56-107:02 resp. 107:21-107:44

Different footage before Curtis takes another look at the watch whille he is on stage: In the Extended Version, the cops spread on the stairs and also inside.

The Theatrical Version shows the Blues Brothers sneaking inside instead. Later also in the Extended Version - after Burton orders something for himself and the troopers. Therefore, no screenshots.

Extended Version 7.1 sec longer




95:18 / 108:04-108:10

Curtis looks at Jake and Elwood. The former gives him a signal.

6 sec




95:28 / 108:20-108:43

The band plays a much longer intro.

22.8 sec




96:33 / 109:48-109:51

First shots of Elwood and the ossified audience.

3.1 sec




99:30 / 112:48-113:03

The Blues Brothers anthem "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" is much longer.

14.9 sec




101:21 / 114:54-115:01

Jake and Elwood are dancing longer.

6.5 sec




Alternate / Additional Footage Theatrical Version
101:24-101:26 / 115:04-115:09

Ditto. The Theatrical Version contains a shot of the cops behind the audience instead.

Extended Version 3.4 sec longer

Theatrical VersionExtended Version




Alternate / Additional Footage Theatrical Version
101:30-101:32 / 115:13-115:15

The Theatrical Version contains a shot of the audience, followed by a shot of one of the cops.
In the Extended Version, the subsequent shot backstage starts a little earlier.

Theatrical Version 0.6 sec longer

Theatrical VersionExtended Version




106:40 / 120:23-120:24

A shot in front of the Palace Hotel begins slightly earlier.

1.1 sec



106:45 / 120:29-120:46

Now, the tire Elwood has "treated" blows. That causes a chain reaction involving every single squad car. Burton complains a little.

Burton: "You're going to totally demolish the cars. You want to maybe consider going after the Blues Brothers?"

17.2 sec




109:52 / 123:53-124:02

After Henry Gibson leaves, a shot of the Blues Mobile follows. Several squad cars are in pursuit.

9 sec




116:10 / 130:20-130:27

A few additional shots when the Blues Mobile is being chased by nazis. Henry makes a comment on that: "Faster!"

7.1 sec




120:18 / 134:35-134:40

Jake and Elwood in the elevator one more time (right before a few cops are wiggling on the ground).

4.3 sec




123:12 / 137:33-137:51

Additional footage right before the man returns from his break and opens the door: Jake shows Elwood how to snap your fingers "The Three Stooges" style. After that, a shot of a chopper follows.

17.8 sec




127:38 / 142:17-142:40

After the last credits of the crew, the concert in prison continues. A few inmates are going nuts, some guards call for back-up.

22.4 sec




Additional Footage Theatrical Version
132:24-132:29 / 147:26

Only the Theatrical Version contains R-Rating logo.

+ 5.2 sec