Alternate versions

The UK cinema and video release has been cut by 55 seconds to obtain a '15' certificate. Numerous scenes were affected, particularly the rape and torture shots. In Ireland, the uncut version also initially earned an '18'. It was re-submitted in its cut British version which yet again earned an '18'. This decision was then taken to the Films Appeal Board, who downgraded the certificate to '15' on 16th February 1994. The UK DVD carries an Irish '18' while the British certificate is '15'.

The U.S. LaserDisc version removed some voiceover narrations, which had been in the theatrical release and U.S. VHS and DVDs. According to the disc jacket, this was done at Oliver Stone's request.