The American home release was followed by two versions. One, rated R, and an unrated version which shows 40 seconds of additional violence. The r-rated version came into rental stores and was also aired on TV by HBO and Cinemax. In all other cases the unrated version was the master. While watching the r-rated version one can recognize the cuts.
In Britain the VHS was based on the Unrated Version but got censored. Several violent scenes got trimmed. Again one can see a comparison with pictures here. The DVD is completely uncensored.
Who are the characters in Shootfighter: Fight to the Death?
Shingo, Cheryl Walker, Ruben, Nick Walker, Jill, Mr. Lee, Mr. C, Teng, Shingo's Mother, Kid with Basketball, and others
What is the plot of Shootfighter: Fight to the Death?
Fight matches, that end when a man is either unconscious or dead, are fought in Tijuana. 2 naive friends, hoping to make a quick buck, go there. One owes money to a loan shark - giving them plenty of practice in no rule fights.
