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Title: A popular misconception about the 'Alan Smithee' version...
Review: The TV version which Lynch disowned was LONGER, not shorter than the theatrical release, with much footage from the original five hour rough cut. For instance, instead of Irulan's opening prologue we get a much longer intro from an old man (don't know who). There are also scenes involving Gurney playing music, and scenes with Gurney and the Duke, plus the (disgusting)scene which details the distillation of the water of life. The footage was often badly acted and added nothing to the film, reportedly, and hence Lynch disowned it with the classic 'Alan Smithee' pseudonym.
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