Easy Money - 1983 - Deleted Boxing Scene?

[Dude111]

Originally Posted by Zoinks

Looks like I do have this. Recorded from HBO in 1985.

Yup I have it now also... Im not sure what channel it was recorded from...

It sure makes this movie even better

[jeff1990]

Hey buddy. Is it possible to get a copy?

[Dude111]

I dont have 2 VCRs right now to make one....

Im not sure but doesnt the GOODTIMES release have the boxing scene??

[jeff1990]

Originally Posted by Dude111

I dont have 2 VCRs right now to make one....

Im not sure but doesnt the GOODTIMES release have the boxing scene??

No worries. Take your time. I don't believe so, but I could be wrong.

[cloggedmind]

Originally Posted by Dude111

I dont have 2 VCRs right now to make one....

Im not sure but doesnt the GOODTIMES release have the boxing scene??

The deleted sequence didn't make it to any home video iteration. Brief shots were in one of the theatrical trailers, that's about it.

If the tape is in decent, playable shape (as in not done with permanent tracking issues from a misaligned machine) I could transfer it to digital for you and make it available for all of us'ns. I'd even cover the shipping.

"There's a Messerschmitt in the kitchen. Clean it up, will 'ya?!"

[Dude111]

I wonder why they left it out of the official VHS tape??

Is it on the VIDEODISC??

Im wondering if they had a reason for leaving it off.......

[cloggedmind]

Originally Posted by Dude111

I wonder why they left it out of the official VHS tape??

Is it on the VIDEODISC??

Im wondering if they had a reason for leaving it off.......

Casualty of editing for pacing?

While the sequence does show the inner conflict as the result of Monty's forced lifestyle change, its only purpose is just to show he is beating himself up for no reason as everyone has faults and weaknesses. And all the temptations depicted in that sort of drowsing dream sequence have already been addressed in the regular narrative.

The sequence was not included on the laserdisc, SelectaVision CED, Beta or VHS releases.

Three versions of the film do exist, though: The theatrical with the boxing/temptations nightmare sequence removed and the nudity, swearing and all drug references intact, the premium cable version with all the naughty bits plus the deleted scenes, and a primetime version with alternate takes, no dream sequence and dialogue that is safe for regular tv.

Note that in the standard release trailer, the Kimberly McArthur sunbathing scene is the tame version used for Network broadcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLrnqcsfK2s

There was an alternate, "red band", R-rated trailer with, well, what you get in the movie!

[jeff1990]

It's a funny movie. Although not as great as Caddyshack.