Original Vision (1980 Director's Cut) │ ▼ Banned by Colonial Censors ────────► (Objected to anti-Western sentiment & bomb-making) │ ▼ Theatrical Cut Released (1981) ───► (Re-shot to replace bombing scenes with hit-and-run) │ ▼ 21st Century Restorations (4K/Blu-ray)► (Merged cuts to restore original nihilistic vision)
For decades, only a sanitized version existed. Recent "extra quality" releases often refer to restored versions that integrate the original, more violent footage found in rare prints. What "Extra Quality" Means for This Film Original Vision (1980 Director's Cut) │ ▼ Banned
The film follows three high school friends—Ko, Lung, and Paul—who set off a homemade bomb in a cinema for fun . They are spotted by , a sadistic and deeply disturbed teenage girl, who blackmails them into joining her in a series of increasingly violent crimes, including further bombings and robberies . They are spotted by , a sadistic and