FILM CENSORSHIP LISTINGS Reprinted from NOVEMBER 1977
Australian Government Gazette Published by the Australian Government Publishing Service
FILMS REGISTERED WITHOUT ELIMINATIONS
JANUARY 17 - JANUARY 31 - MARCH 7
For General Exhibition (G) Anarkali: Filmistan, India (4701.84 m) The Bible as History: Neue Tele Contaret, W. Germany (2523.00 ml The Claim (16mm): Film Australia, Australia (913.49 m) Come Fly With Me: Yung Sheng Film Co., Hong Kong (2484.00 m) ........... Ivan the Terrible-a ballet: Sovexport Film, U.S.S.R. (2496.00 m) The People That Time Forgot:- John Dark, U.S.A. (2496.00 m) The Picture Show Man (sub-titled Italian version) (a): Limelight Prod., Australia (2701.00 m) Spiderman: E.J. Montagne, U.S.A. (2605.00 m) Steamboat Bill (16 mm) (1928): P. Killiam, U.S.A. (770.00 m) Story of Love (Hykaat Hoob) (16 mm): Sout El Faan, Egypt (1620.00 m) (a) English version previously listed in Film Censorship Bulletin No. 5/77.
FILMS REGISTERED WITHOUT ELIMINATIONS For Mature Audiences (M) Celine Et Julie Vont En Bateau (Phantom Ladies Over Paris): B. Schroeder, France (5549.00 m) The D isap p e a ra n c e : D. H em m ings, Canada (2907.58 m) The Gamecock: P. Campanile, Italy (2523.00 m) The Golden Mask: Great China Film Co., Hong Kong (2629.26 m) Joyride (16 mm): B. Curtis, U.S.A. (1000.00 m) La C om m union S o le n n e lle : Les F ilm s De L’Arquebuse, France (2826.00 m) Le Cinque Giornate (The Five Days): S. Argento, Italy (3557.00 m) Listen To My Story: J. Goslav, W. Germany (2598.00 m) The Mars Villa: Shing/Chung, Hong Kong (2646.04 m) 7 Pistole Per Un Massacro: Not shown, Italy (2700.00
FILMS REGISTERED WITHOUT ELIMINATIONS Not Recommended for Children (NRC) Bruce Lee—True Story: The Eternal Film Co., Hong Kong (2688.14 m) Fantasies Behind the Pearly Curtain: Wong Cheuk Hon, Hong Kong (271 7.00 m) Funeral for an Assassin: W. Brough/I. Hall, South Africa (2453.94 m) II Medico Della Mutua: B. Turchetto, Italy (2717.00 m) Julia: R. Roth, U.S.A. (3377.18 m) Kafani Ya Aalb (16mm): Not shown, Egypt (1493.00 m) The Last Wave: H. & J. McElroy, Australia (2907.58 m) Madunnella: Sud Film, Italy (2222.00 m) Paisan (16mm): O. I. F. and R. Geyger, Italy (1239.61 m) Rebellion: Toho-Mifune, Japan (3514.00 m) Skateboard: H. Blum and R. Wolf, U.S.A. (2698.30 m) Teesri Manzil: Nasir Husain, India (4388.00 m) Telefon: J.B. Harris, U.S.A. (2852.72 m) Wages of Fear (16mm): Vera Film, France (1415.13 m) You Light Up My Life: J. Brooks, U.S.A. (2490.00 m) You Light Up My Life: J. Brooks, U.S.A (2490.00 m) Zanna Bianca Alla Riscossa: E. Amati, Italy (2745.00 m) Oh God (Revised version) (a): J. Weintraub, U.S.A. (2633.00 m) (a) Altered by producer. Previously listed in Film Censorship Bulletin No. 8/77.
FILMS REGISTERED WITHOUT ELIMINATIONS For Mature Audiences (M) Bruce Lee, We Miss You: L. Hsaio Ling, Hong Kong (2359.00 m) . The Chicken C hronicles: W. Shenson, U.S.A. (2585.78 m) Clans of Intrigue: R. Shaw, Hong Kong (2876.82 m) Deadly Silver Spear: Fortuna Films, Hong Kong (2441.00 m) Flash and the Firecat: F. & B. Sebastian, U.S.A. (2331.00 m) Full Circle: Fetterman & Pariser, U K. (2605.00 m) Gator Bait: F. & B. Sebastian, U S A. (2386.41 m) The Glory of the Sunset: Chiang Gih Shen, Hong Kong (2591.46 m) The Goodbye Girl: R. Stark, U.S.A. (2990.90 m) The Governess: Bi.Di.A. Film, Italy (3132.00 m) He’s a Legend —He’s a Hero: C.H. Wong, Hong Kong (2413.00 m) The Killers of the Castle of Blood: Prodimex & Hispamer, Italy/Spain (2660.71 m) Love in the Shadow: C.T. Shen, Hong Kong (2634.00
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Other Peoples Letters: Sovexport Film, U.S.S.R. (2550.99 m) A Piece of the Action: M. Tucker, U.S.A. (3620.76 m) Rituals: L Dane, Canada (2688.00 m) S le e p in g Dogs: R. D onaldson, New Zealand (2743.00 m) So Young, So Lovely, So Vicious: Dominizia Cinematografica, Italy (2468.00 m) Surrender: E. Piedra, Italy/Spa'n (2907.00 m) Un Dotlaro Di Fuoco (a): Not shown, Italy (2139.00 m) (a) Previously rejected in April 1970.
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Stunts: P. Davis/R. Shaye, U.S.A. (2411.00 m) Summer City (16mm): P. Avalon, Australia (880.00 m) Twist: Salkind/Spengler, France (2852.72 m) My Michael: S. Cohen, Israel (2194.00 m)
For Restricted Exhibition (R)
Scene from John Lamond’s ABC of Love and Sex — Australia Style, another of Australia’s sex films to meet with censorship problems. Oshima P rods/A natole Dauman, Japan/France (2821.50 m) ^ Dormitory Girls: A. Brummer, W. Germany/Denmark (2880.00 m) The Four Days Affair (Reconstructed version) (d): Sam Films, France (1542.10 m) Free Love (Amore Libero): Cineriz, Italy (2318.00 m) Intimate Games (Soft version) (e): G. Goen, U.K. (2386.41 m) Joe (Full version) (f): D. Gil, U.S.A. (2853.00 m) Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man: Marras/Salviani, Italy (2550.00 m) Revenge of the Cheerleaders: R Lerner/N. Dorsky, U.S.A. (2413.84 m) The Traitorous: Yen Wu Tung, Hong Kong (2550.00 m) Weekend Girls (Reconstructed version) (g): R. Bretwick/P. Balachoff, U.S.A. (2057.25 m) Northville Cemetery Massacre: W. Dear/T. Dyke, U.S.A. (2258.80 m) (a) Previously rejected in Film Censorship Bulletin Nos 7/77 and 8/77. (b) Hard ve rsio n p re v io u s ly re je c te d in Film Censorship Bulletin Nos 9/76 and 10/76. (c) Previously rejected in Film Censorship Bulletin Nos 8/77 and 9/77. (d) Previously rejected in Film Censorship Bulletin No. 4/77 (e) Hard ve rsio n p re v io u s ly re je c te d in Film Censorship Bulletin No. 7/77. (f) Previously rejected in Film Censorship Bulletin Nos 4/71 and 5/71. Reconstructed version classified 'For Restricted Exhibitions' in Film Censorship Bulletin No. 12/71. (g) Previously rejected in Film Censorship Bulletin Nos 7/77 and 8/77.
FILMS REGISTERED WITH ELIMINATIONS For Restricted Exhibition (R)
Achtung the Desert Tigers: International Cine Holiday, Italy (2308.10 m) Alimony Lovers: W. Dancer, U.S.A. (2002.39 m) Angels Who Burn Their Wings: Brynych/Zbynek, Germany (2441.27 m) Bete Noir (16mm): K. Saggers, Australia-(76.79 m) Bilitis: S. Tabet, France (2633.28 m) The Bite (Reconstructed version) (a): 808 Pictures, U.S.A. (1618.20 m) Caged Women (Soft version) (b): EC. Dietrich, W. Germany/Switzerland (2022.30 m) The Cheerleaders: P. G lickler/R. Lerner, U.S.A.
The Erotic Diary of a Lumberjack: J.M. Pallardy, France (2523.00 m). Eliminations: 105.7 m (3 mins 51 secs). Reason: Indecency. Jack the Ripper: E.C. Dietrich/M. Dora, Switzerland (2507.10 m). Eliminations: 56.20 m (2 min 3 secs). Reason: Excessive violence. L’Amour a La Bouche (Mannequin): La Persane, France (2523.40 m). Eliminations: 138.0 m (5 mins 2 secs). Reason: Indecency and excessive violence. Poor Cecily (Reconstructed version) (a): Phoenix International Films, U.S.A. (2955.00 m). Eliminations: 101 . 8 m (3 mins 43 secs). Reason: Excessive violence. Satan’s Slave: L. Young/R. Crafter, U.K. (2386.00 m). Eliminations: 121.5 m (4 mins 26 secs). Reason: Excessive violence. (a) Previously rejected in Film Censorship Bulletin No. 8/77. Note: Length of film ‘All About Sex of all Nations' (R econstructed version) notified in Film Censorship Bulletin No. 10/77 should read 1837.80 m in lieu of 1947.00 m.
Come Play With Me: G. Harrison Marks, U.K. (2556.10 m) , Communion: R.K. Rosenberg, U.S.A. (2880.00 m) Dans L’Empire Des Sens (in the Realm of the Senses) (Reconstructed version) (c): Argos Film/
The Big Snatch: Argon Productions, U.S.A (2194.50 m). Reason: Indecency and Indecent violence. Captain Lust: B. Buchanan, U.S.A. (2212.80 m).
FILMS REGISTERED WITHOUT ELIMINATIONS For Restricted Exhibition (R)
(2221.00 m)
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind: J. & M. Phillips, U.S.A. (3680.00 m) Death Riders: Adams & Tucker, U.S.A. (2358.00 m) The Irishman: A. Buckley, Australia (2907.58 m) L’Albero Dalle Foglie Rosa: C. Argento, Italy (2641.00 m) Leopard In The Snow: J. Quested/C. Harrop, U.K./ Canada (2446.00 m) The Mango Tree: M. Pate/Pisces Prod., Australia (2826.00 m) The Mighty Peking Man: R. Shaw, Hong Kong (2413.00 m) Na Cha The Great: Shaw Bros., Hong Kong (2745.00 m) The Turning Point: H Ross/A. Laurents, U.S.A. (3269.00 m) Una Questione D'Onore: Not shown, Italy (2956.00 m) Why Shoot The Teacher?: L. Hertzog, Canada (2804.00 m)
FILMS REFUSED REGISTRATION
Reason: Indecency and excessive violence.
FILMS BOARD OF REVIEW FILMS APPROVED FOR REGISTRATION AFTER REVIEW The Spy Who Loved Me (a): A.R. Broccoli, U.K. (3483.61 m). Decision reviewed: Appeal against the decision of the Film Censorship Board to register the film (M). Decision of the Board: Uphold the decision of the Film Censorship Board. Northville Cemetery Massacre (b): W. Dear/T. Dyke, U.S.A. (2258.80 m) Decision reviewed: Appeal against the decision of the Film Censorship Board to refuse to register the film. Decision of the Board: To register the film (R).
FILMS NOT APPROVED FOR REGISTRATION AFTER REVIEW Deep Love (Reconstructed version) (c): S. Bostan, U.S.A. (1945.00 m). Decision reviewed: Appeal against the decision of the Film Censorship Board to refuse to register the film. Decision of the Board: Uphold the decision of the Film Censorship Board. (a) Previously listed in Film Censorship Bulleton No. 7/77. (b) Previously listed in Film Censorship Bulletin No. 9/ 77. (c) Previously listed in Film Censorship Bulletin Nos 8/77 and 9/77.
DECEMBER 1977 FILMS REGISTERED WITHOUT ELIMINATIONS For General Exhibiton (G) ‘Abba’ The Movie: Popular Music Int’l., Australia (2632.00 m) Blue Fire Lady: A. Ginnane, Australia (2440.00 m) Farewell To A Warrior: R. Shaw, Hong Kong (2861.63 m) Free Ride (16 mm): B. Delaney, U.S.A. (921.48 m) Hershele: D. Shaplra/l. Kol, Israel (2414.00 m) Land Of Silence And Darkness (16 mm): W. Herzog, W. Germany (921.00 m) Luca Bambino Mio: Devon Films/Romaizaro Films, Italy (2370.00 m) Man In The Iron Mask: N. Rosemount, U.K./France (2825.00 m) P ete’s Dragon: R. M ille r/J. C ourtland, U .S .A . (3648.00 m) Poco: D. Brooks, U.S.A, (2386.00 m) Point of Order (16 mm): E. Pratt, U.S.A. (1009.00 m)
FILMS REGISTERED WITHOUT ELIMINATIONS Not Recommended for Children (NRC) Carambola: F. Baldi, Italy (2774.00 m)
The Amorous Adventures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza: R. Nussbaum, U.S.A. (2832.00 m) Cinderella: C. Band, U.S.A. (2523.00 m) Cinderella 2000: A. Adamson, U.S.A. (2562.30 m) Confessions from a Holiday Camp: G. Smith, U.K. (2469.00 m) Distorted Women: G. Lambrakis, Greece (2400.00 m) Equus: E. Kastner/L. Persky, U.K./Canada (3767.94 m) Executioners From Shaolin: R. Shaw, Hong Kong (2963.00 m) Fingers: G. Barrie, U.S.A. (2448.00 rp) Frankenstein 80: G. Bonos, Italy (2400.00 m) Frustration The Trip to Perversion’: J. Benazerof, France (2413.84 m) The Gauntlet: R. Daley, U.S.A. (3044.73 m) The Greatest Plot: K & K Film (H.K.) Co., Hong Kong (2551.00 m) The Green Dragon Inn: Yau Lee Film Co., Hong Kong (2605.85 m) ' The Hookers and The Hustlers: R. Shaw, Hong Kong (2923.00 m) The Killer Inside Me: M. Leighton, U.S.A (2700.00 m) Looking For Mr Goodbar: F. Fields, U.S.A. (3786.00 m) Martin: R. Rubinstein, U.S.A. (2660.71 m) Mondo Candido: C. Jacopetti/F. Prosperi, Italy (3016.40 m) Motel Confidential: A. Stephen, U.S.A. (2359.00 m) My Nights With Susan, Sandra, Olga and Julie: Scorpio Films, Holland (2331.00 mj Nightmare: W. Baumes, U S A (2743.00 m) Occhio Per Occhio, Dente Per Dente (An Eye For An Eye, A Tooth For A Tooth) (Pre-Censor Cut Version) (a): Cineproduzione/Balcazar, Italy (2750.00 m) Office Love In: A. Stephens, U.S.A. (2227.00 m) Ransom: J. Hart, U.S.A. (2605.85 m) Tintorera: G. Green, U.K./Mexico (2386.00 m) (a) Longer version rejected in 1970.
FILMS REGISTERED WITH ELIMINATIONS For Restricted Exhibition (R) Emannuelle In America (Reconstructed version) (a): New Film Production, Italy (2560.80 m). Eliminations: 21.7 m (47 secs). Reason: Indecency and indecent violence. Fantasm Comes Again (Reconstructed version) (b): A. Ginnane, U.S.A./Australia (2614.00 m). Eliminations: 79.7 m (2 mins 54 secs). Reason: Indecency. (a) Previously listed in Film Censorship Bulletin No. 10/77. (b) Previously listed in Film Censorship Bulletin No. 8 / 77.
FILMS REFUSED REGISTRATION The Hills Have Eyes: P. Locke, U.S.A. (2464.60 m). Reason: Indecent violence.
FILMS BOARD OF REVIEW FILMS APPROVED FOR REGISTRATION AFTER REVIEW Nil.
FILMS NOT APPROVED FOR REGISTRATION AFTER REVIEW Sex And The Office Girl (Reconstructed version) (a): R. Clark, U.S.A. (1 742.60 m) Decision Reviewed: Appeal against rejection by the Film Censorship Board. Decision of the Board: Uphold the decision of the Film Censorship Board. (a) Previously listed in Film Censorship Bulletins Nos 4/74 and 10/77.
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