In the original japanese version but edited out for the US release, during the final battle there is a brief scene with a second Mogera (the giant robot). Also, the ending is slightly different.
A VHS bootleg was being sold in the United States. This version was made up of Toho's restored Tohoscope version with the U.S. dubbing synced. The footage that had been cut from the U.S. version had that footage with the original Japanese audio.
Scenes deleted from the American version:
During the final assault on the Mysterian Dome, a second Mogera tunnels up beneath a Markolite cannon causing the weapon to crash down on the mecha, taking out both machines.
When the Mysterians summon up a tidal wave, a shot of the wave swamping another Markolite cannon is excised. This leaves only one Markolite remaining on the battlefield. The American version gives the impression that there are two.
After the Mysterians are defeated there is brief shot of retreating saucers returning to the satellite station.
The final shot in the film is of the American satellite in orbit above the earth. In the distance we can see the Mysterian satellite station receding into deep space.
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By what name was The Mysterians (1957) officially released in India in English?