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115 minutes (Director’s Cut) / 101 minutes (International Cut) Format: 1080p AVC, 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio Audio: Italian/English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish Region: A/B/C (Verified Region-Free on most pressings)
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