A Director's Cut is a specially edited version of a movie that is supposed to represent the director's own approved edit of the movie. It often comes some time after the original release of the film, where the original release differs from the director's approved edit. 'Cut' being synonymous with 'edit' in this context. With most studio films the director does not have final cut, and the studio can insist on changes to make the film more likely to succeed at the box office. This sometimes means happier endings or less ambiguity. Most common, however, is that studios ask that the film be shortened. Thus a Director's Cut is often considerably longer. Sometimes for the better ('Bladerunner'), sometimes not, ('Donnie Darko'), but then it's all a matter of opinion. Scroll below to discover Alice's treasure trove of Director's Cuts and decide for yourself.
Winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Actor and Director, this soaring, engrossing story of genius, jealousy and passion stars Tom H... Read more
Winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Actor and Director, this soaring, engrossing story of genius, jealousy and passion stars Tom H... Read more
Set in 1960s Oklahoma, Francis Ford Coppola's exciting adaptation of S.E. Hinton's classic tale chronicles a bitter gang war between the working-class... Read more
A critically acclaimed thriller set in rural Texas combines chilling suspense with offbeat black humour. Double and triple crosses build to a blood-cu... Read more
The last chapter in the popular series delivers more thrills and adventure as the forces of good and not so good battle on the forest moon of Endor, i... Read more
The last chapter in the popular series delivers more thrills and adventure as the forces of good and not so good battle on the forest moon of Endor, i... Read more
Ridley Scott's definitive version of the sci-fi noir favourite stars Harrison Ford as a retired detective called back to duty to track down artificial... Read more
And this really is the ultimate collection with all five known versions of the film - Ridley Scott's newest cut includes added and extended scenes and... Read more
Ridley Scott's definitive version of the sci-fi noir favourite stars Harrison Ford as a retired detective called back to duty to track down artificial... Read more
A.k.a. 'The Boat. Totally restored 'Das Boot: 6-part mini series presented as one complete feature lenegth uncut version. Wolfgang Petersen's acclaim... Read more