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Films examined in terms of the Customs (Cinematograph Films) Regulations as States’ film censorship legislation are listed below. An explanatory key to reasons for classifying non-“ G” films appears hereunder:

S eptem ber 1984

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G (For General Exhibition) Blazing Boards (shorter version) (16 mm): (a): C. Bystron, Australia, 1009.24 m, Alan Rich Films Challenge on Chasing Cars: Chen Mah-Wah, Hong Kong, 2468.7 m, Golden Reel Films Electric Dreams (shorter version) (b): R. Lemorande, U.S., 2578.42 m, Roadshow Dist. Gikor: Armenfilm, Armenia. 2340 m, Ararad Enterprises Katy Caterpillar: F. Arnaud, U.S., 2139.54 m, CBS-Fox Video Metropolis: G. Moroder, West Germany, 2249.26 m, , Roadshow Dist. Start NR.9 (16 mm): Z.D.F., West Germany, 570.44 m, Australian Film Institute Tail of the Tiger: Producer’s Circle, Australia, 2249 m, Roadshow Dist. (a) Previously shown on August 1984 list. (b) Previously shown on July 1984 list.

NRC (Not Recommended for Children) Acceptable Levels (16 mm): Frontroom-Belfast Film Workshop, Britain, 1129.91 m, Ronim Films, L(i-m-j), V(i-m-j) Buddy System, The (16 mm): A. Chammas, U.S., 1184 m, Fox-Columbia Film Dist., L(i-l-j), 0<sexual allusions) Comfort and Joy: King Road Productions, Britain, 2852.72 m, Greater Union Film Dist., V(i-l-j), Lfi-t-j) Dark River (16 mm): Film Polski, Poland, 1097 m, Consulate-General of the Polish People’s Republic. Vfi-l-j) Das autogram (16 mm): ZDF, West Germany, 998.27 m, Australian Film Institute, S(i-l-j), V(f-l-j) Happy Ghost, The: Cinema City-Films Co., Hong Kong, 2578.42 m, Joe Siu Int’l Film Co., S(i-l-j) Home Sweet Home: Pierre Films, Belgium-France, 2469 m, Australian Film Institute, 0(adult concepts) Irreconcilable Differences: Lantana Pictures. U.S.. 2962 m, Hoyts Dist., 0(adult concepts) Kemira — Diary of a Strike (16 mm): T. Zubryckl, Aus tralia, 658 m, T. Zubrycki, L(i-m-j) Les soeurs Bronte: Gaumont, France, 3209.31 m, Sharmill Films, 0(adult concepts) Love: Toho Co., Japan, 3401.32 m, Quality Films, Ofadult concepts) Love in a Fallen City: Shaw Bros, Hong Kong, 2633 m, Joe Siu Int’l Co., V(i-l-g), Ofadult concepts) Matagi — Old Bear Hunter: Daeie Int’l, Japan. 2825.29 m. Quality Films, Vfi-l-j) Mr Virgin: Shaw Bros. Hong Kong, 2468 m, Joe Siu Int'l Film Co., Ofadult concepts) The Natural (reduced version) (a): Tri-Star. U.S., 3348 m, Fox-Columbia Film Dist., Ofadult concepts) Nicaragua: no pasaran (16 mm): D. Bradbury, Aus tralia, 778.87 m, Ronln Films, V(i-m-j) The Other Side of Gentleman: Always Good Film Co., Hong Kong, 2523.56 m, Joe Siu Int’l Film Co., V(i-l-g), Ofadult concepts) The Razor’s Edge: Columbia, Britain-U.S., 3675 m, Fox-Columbia Film Dist., Ofadult concepts) The Return of Pom Pom: D. and B. Films Co.. Hong Kong, 2468.7 m, Joe Siu Int’l Film Co., Vfi-l-g), Ofadult concepts) Silver City: Limelight Prods, Australia, 2743 m, Filmways A’asian Dist., Ofadult concepts) Stranger’s Kiss: D. Dilge, U.S., 2525.56 m, Seven Keys Films, Sfi-m-j), Vfi-l-j), Lfi-t-j) Time Bomb: Not shown, U.S., 2221 m, United Int’l Pictures, Vfi-m-j), Lfi-m-g) (a) Previously shown on June 1984 list.

M (For Mature Audiences) Appassionata: Toel Co., Japan, 3785 m, Quality Films, Sfi-m-j), Ofadult concepts) The Atlantis Interceptors: Regency Prods, U.S., 2439 m, Filmways A'asian Dist., Vff-m-g) Bitter Sweet: Nihkatsu Corp., Japan, 2660.71 m, Quality Films, Sfi-m-g), Vfi-m-g) Burroughs (16 mm): A. Yentob, U.S., 943.42 m, (Vic.) State Film Centre, Ofadult concepts) Cloak and Dagger: Universal, U.S., 2715 m, United Int’l Pictures, Vff-m-g) Conan The Destroyer: D. De Laurentiis, U.S., 2715.57 m, United Int'l Pictures, Vfi-m-g) Covergirl: New World Pictures, Canada, 2496.13 m, Seven Keys Films, Sfi-m-g), Lfi-m-g) Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac: B. Finnagen-P. Finnagen, U.S., 2573.42 m, R oadshow D ist., Ofemotional stress) A Flower in the Rainy Night: Montage Film Co., Taiwan, 2660.71 m, Golden Reel Films, Ofadult concepts), Sfi-m-j) The Hit: J. Thomas, Britain, 2633.28 m, Communica tions and Entertainment, Vff-m-g), Lfi-m-j) The Human Factor (videotape) (a): F. Avianca, U.S., 92 mins, Seven Keys Rims, Vfl-m-g) Ladies on the Rocks: P. Armanns-S. Amt, Denmark, 2715 m, Ronin Films, Ofadult concepts), Sfi-m-j) The Lift: Not shown, The Netherlands, 2660.71 m, Roadshow Dist., Sfi-m-g), Vfi-m-g) The Lion of Flanders: J. Van Raemdonck, Belgium, 2907.58 m, Australian Rim Institute, Vff-m-g) Make Up (Kesho): Shochiku Film, Japan, 3730.48 m, Quality Films, Ofadult concepts)

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Maria’s Lovers: B. Djordjevic-L. Taylor-Mortorff, U.S., 2962 m, Hoyts Dist., Sfi-m-j), Ofadult concepts) Not for Publication: A. Kimmei, U.S., 2386.41 m, Greater Union Film Dist., Ofadult concepts) Red Dawn: MGM-UA, U.S., 3072.16 m, United Int’l Pictures. Vff-m-g) Second Time Lucky: A. Ginnane. Britain-New Zealand, 2715.57 m, United Int’l Pictures, Sfi-m-g), Ofnudity) Sheena Queen of the Jungle: Columbia, U.S., 3154.45 m, Fox-Columbia Film Dist., Vfi-m-g), Ofnudity) The Taste of Water: Maya Film Prod., The Nether lands, 2825.29 m, Australian Film Institute, Ofadult concepts), Vfi-m-g) This is Spinal Tap: K. Murphy, U.S., 2221 m, Com munications and Entertainment, Lff-m-j) The Throne of Fire: E. Spagnuolo, Italy, 2386 m, Filmways A’asian Dist., Vg-m-g) Under the Volcano: Ithaca Prods, U.S., 3017.3 m, Fox Columbia Film Dist., Vfi-m-j), Sfi-l-j) U ntil Septem ber: M. Gruskoff, Britaln-France, 2578.42 m, United Int’l Pictures, Sfi-m-g) The Woman in Red: V. Dral, U.S., 2331 m, Roadshow Dist., Ofadult concepts) (a) Previously shown on April 1977 list.

R (For Restricted Exhibition) The Ambassador: Cannon, U.S., 2468.7 m, Hoyts Dist., Sfi-m-g), Vfi-m-g) An Amorous Woman of the Tang Dynasty: Shaw Bros, Hong Kong, 2797 m, Joe Siu int’l Film Co., Vfi-l-g), Sfi-m-g) Best Defence: G. Katz, U.S., 2550.99 m, United Int’l Pictures, Sfi-m-g), Lff-m-g) Blood Simple: Ethen Coen, U.S., 2688.14 m, Newvision Film Dist., Vff-m-gj Bolero: Cannon, U.S., 2797 m, Hoyts Dist., Sfi-m-g) Caged Fury: Not shown, The Philippines, 2276.69 m, Filmways A’asian Dist., Vfi-m-g), Sfi-m-g) Joy of Sex: F. Königsberg, U.S., 2523.56 m, United Int’l Pictures, Sfi-m-g) Long Arm of the Law: Bo Ho Films Co., Hong Kong, 2770.43 m, Joe Siu Int’l Film Co., Vff-m-g) Ninja III: The Domination: Cannon, U.S., 2496 m, Hoyts Dist., Vff-m-g) The Princess and The Call Girl: Highbridge Film Prods, U.S., 2441.27 m, Blake Films, Sff-m-g) Profile in Anger: Golden Harvest, Hong Kong, 2304.12 m, Joe Siu Int’l Film Co., Vff-m-g) Richard Pryor — Here and Now: B. Parkinson-A. Friendly, U.S., 2578.42 m, Fox-Columbia Film Dist., Lff-m-g) Tornado: Gico Cinematographies, Italy, 2630 m, Filmways A’asian Dist., Lff-m-g), Vff-m-g) Up ’n ’ Coming (modified version): Key International, U.S., 2084.68 m, Blake Films, Sff-m-g) Vortex (16 mm): B. Scott-B. Beth, U.S., 910.51m, Sydney Filmmakers Co-op., Vfi-m-g)

Films Registered With Deletions Nil.

Films Refused Registration Savage Streets: MPM, U.S., 2468.7 m, Roadshow Dist., Ofsexual violence), Vfi-h-g)

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NRC (Not Recommended fo r Children) The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai across the 8 th Dimension: N. Canton-W. Richter, U.S., 2797 m, Road show Dist., Vfi-m-g), Lfi-m-g) Country: Touchstone, U.S., 2989.87 m, Greater Union Film Dist., Ofadult concepts) The Enigma Secret Part I (16 mm): Profil Prods, Poland, 1261.55 m, Consulate-General of the Polish People's Republic, Vfi-l-j) Mass Appeal: Operation Cork Prod., U.S., 2688 m, United Int’l Pictures, Ofadult concepts) Places in the Heart: Tri-Star, U.S., 3017.3 m, Fox Columbia Film Dist., Vfi-m-j), Ofsexual allusions) (a) Previously shown on July 1984 list.

M (For Mature Audiences) All of Me: Kings Road Prods, U.S., 2496.13 m, Com munications and Entertainment, Ofsexual allusions) At Last! Buliamakanka the Motion Picture: D. Joseph, Australia, 2523.56 m, Buliamakanka Film Prods, Lfi-m-g), Ofsexual innuendo) I'll be Home for Christmas (16 mm): J. Cruthers-B. Mc Kenzie, Australia, 1437 m, Ronin Films, Lff-l-g), Ofadult concepts) Law w ith Two Phases: G. Lai-F. Chan, Hong Kong, 2605.85 m, Joe Siu Int'l Film Co., Vff-m-g) Shaolin Temple Against Lama (16 mm): W. Lan, Taiwan, 965.36 m, Chinese Cultural Centre. Vfi-m-g) V illage Dream s: Koch-KIrkwood Prods, U.S., 3236.74 m. United Int'l Pictures, Lff-m-g)

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Reason fo r Decision

Aurora (videotape): Peregrine Prods, U.S.-Italy, 97 mins, Seven Keys Film, Ofadult concepts) Cloak and Dagger (a): Universal, U.S., 2715 m, United Int'l Pictures Dolly Lee (16 mm): H. Kung-H. Chien, Taiwan, 954 m, Chinese Cultural Centre, Ofadult concepts)' Double Trouble: Wins Film Co., Hong Kong, 2633.28 m, Joe Siu Int’l Film Co., Vfi-l-g), Ofsexual allusions) Dune: R. De Laurentiis, U.S., 3730 m, Hoyts Dist., V(f+g) E la nave va (And The Ship Sails On): RAI, ItalyFrance, 3428.75 m, Newvision Film Dist., Ofsexual allusions) A Family Affair: Cinema City Co., Hong Kong, 2633.28 m, Joe Siu Int’ l Film Co., Ofemotional stress, sexual allusions) Fury’s Love (16 mm): Not shown, Taiwan, 1042 m, Chinese Cultural Centre, Vfi-l-j) Give My Regards to Broad Street: A. Epaminondas, Britain, 2962.44 m, Fox-Columbia Film Dist., Vfi-l-g) Jade Goddess (16 mm): H. Kung, Taiwan, 1036 m, Chinese Cultural Centre, Vfi-l-j) Le Bal: G. Silvagni, France-Algeria-ltaly, 3017 m, Sharmill Films, Ofadult concepts)

R (For Restricted Exhibition) Nil.

Films Registered With Deletions R (For Restricted Exhibition) Lipps and McCain (pre-Censor cut version): D. Chris tian, U.S., 1673.23 m, 14th Mandolin, Sff-m-g)

Films Refused Registration Deep Throat (soft overseas modified version) (video tape) (a): Vanguard Films, U.S., 57 mins, Visual Com munications of Australia, Sff-h-g) (a) Previously shown on June 1983 list.

Films Board of Review Best Defense (a): G. Katz, U.S., 2550.99 m, United Int'l Pictures Decision reviewed: Classify “ R” by Film Censorship Board. Decision of the Board: Confirm the decision of the Film Censorship Board. Savage Streets (b): MPM, U.S., 2468.7 m, Roadshow Dist. Decision reviewed: Refused registration by the Film Censorship Board. Decision of the Board: Confirm the decision of the Film Censorship Board. (a) Previously shown on September 1984 list. (b) Previously shown on September 1984 list.

Films Board of Review Nil.

Novem ber 1984 October 1984 Films Registered W ithout Deletions Films Registered W ithout Deletions

G (For General Exhibition)

Sabine K le is t, 7 Jahre: DEFA, E. Germany, 1947.53 m,

The C am el B o y (longer version) (16 mm) (a): Y. Gross,

Sea S a fari (reduced version) (videotape) (a): J. Harding, Australia, 75 mins, Fathom Video " (a) Previously shown on December 1983 list.

Australia, 790 m, Yoram Gross A F rie n d fro m In n e r S pace: Shaw Bros, Hong Kong, 2460 m, Joe Siu Int’l Film Co. The S p rin g Lake (16 mm): Chiang Gin-Shen, Hong Kong, 1097 m, Chinese Cultural Centre W arm th o f th e O ld H ouse: Not shown, Taiwan, 1173 m, Chinese Cultural Centre

80 — F ebruary-M arch C IN E M A P APERS

Embassy of the German Democratic Republic

NRC (Not Recommended for Children) A m ade us: Orion, U.S.-Czechoslovakia, 4389 m, Hoyts

Dist., Lfi-m-j), Ofadult concepts)

Hal Osborne (Dabney Coleman) lowers his son Davey (Henry Thomas) from the cock pit in their escape from the spies aboard the plane. Richard Franklin’s Cloak and Dagger.