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PLUS: fascinating deleted scenes and alternative takes, the theatrical trailer, and audio commentaries from both director Andrew Dominik and Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special edition DVD gives new insight into the film, the filmmakers and the man that sent shockwaves throughout Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA not to be missed Collector's Special Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Theatrical Trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Commentary by Director Andrew Dominik\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Commentary by Mark 'Chopper' Read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeleted Scenes: 'Hooky the Cripple', 'The Billiard Ball', 'Bluey in the Stabbing', 'Don't Get into Any Trouble', 'Ghost'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeekend with Chopper – Eric Bana Meets Mark 'Chopper' Read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimated Main Cast and Crew Filmographies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rumorbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695128744013,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7882\/1709\/files\/IMG_5775_534f52bd-21a9-4e66-adb5-631954d90694.jpg?v=1771654124"},{"product_id":"puberty-blues","title":"Puberty Blues","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePuberty Blues\u003c\/em\u003e (1981) is a landmark Australian coming-of-age film directed by Bruce Beresford and based on the bestselling 1979 novel by Kathy Lette and Gabrielle Carey. 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