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i can't see it on there i have the original one anyway but is there a newer version released?

"I'm not from these parts. From a little place called England-we used to run the world before you."

Yes, i think the US version is better; it's basically the same film, but with alot of the music completely changed. The songs fit the mood and time of this story perfectly, and when I saw the UK version, the sad, sappy love song that played over the final scene, was a downer, instead of the upbeat feeling inspired from the song "Bass Drum." I think the song they use in the UK version is some soppy Johnny Mathis tune! As for the "alternate version," director William Richert, (who you might remember as the character 'Bob,' the crazy, bathrobe-wearing, Shakespeare-spouting "john" from the brilliant 'My Own Private Idaho' also with River Phoenix) explained that Jimmy Reardon was an autobiographical work. The original cut featured Richert doing the narration, suggesting an older guy recalling his early years, and telling the story. That version was rejected, because the studio thought that the younger audience wouldn't relate to an old guy as much as they could to teen star their own age. So that version was rejected, and Phoenix was brought back to record the narration. Believe me, it works alot better! The only thing that makes the Richert version valuable, is an extended scene of River getting his palm read and ending up in a brothel in the bad side of town. Remember the poem he recites after getting back to the party? "I've come from a den of pimps and whores..." In that alternate version, you actually see all that stuff. Btw, that version can only be purchased online, direct from william richert's website. I hope this answers your question; as you can see, i love this film..