From director of photography Roger Deakins: "Be careful which '1984' you watch as some do not have the 'Bleach Bypass' effect built in. As the effect was done on all the prints, the IP and subsequent INs do not reflect the intended look of the film."
The original theatrical release was shown in desaturated color, enhancing the dystopian tone of the film. Later video and TV versions have been shown in truer, "natural" color.
The DVD (2003) version is minus the Eurythmics' soundtrack.
The UK MGM DVD release (September 2004) features the desaturated color of the original theatrical prints in 1.85: 1 anamorphic widescreen as well as the Eurythmics soundtrack on the original English-language and French-language audio tracks (2.0 MONO).
