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Hokuto no Ken (1986 movie): Difference between revisions

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The 2008 Japanese DVD release of the film features the theatrical ending as a bonus feature, but only on the first print run. Because the revised ending was produced on a different film stock, it did not underwent the same remastering treatment that the rest of the movie did (including the original ending), resulting in a drastic drop in visual quality when the scene is played (on the 1:40:45 time mark).
The 2008 Japanese DVD release of the film features the theatrical ending as a bonus feature, but only on the first print run. Because the revised ending was produced on a different film stock, it did not underwent the same remastering treatment that the rest of the movie did (including the original ending), resulting in a drastic drop in visual quality when the scene is played (on the 1:40:45 time mark).


Another change in the ending made in the home video versions was the addition of a black title card with the kanji 完 (''kan'') for "The End" after the closing credits. Reportedly this title card was not present in the a theatrical version was only added on the home video releases after plans for a sequel were abandoned.
Another change in the ending made in the home video versions was the addition of a black title card with the kanji 完 (''kan'') for "The End" after the closing credits. Reportedly this title card was not present in the a theatrical version and was only added on the home video releases after plans for a sequel were abandoned.
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