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A persistent rumor informs me that in the original preview showings of Dune
the  film  was actually 3.75 hours long and has since been cut back to 2.5.
Some people claim to have actually seen (or know someone  who's  seen)  the
3.75  hour  version.  I haven't seen either version and have no idea what's
been cut, if anything.

Anyone else know?

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> A persistent rumor informs me that in the original preview showings of Dune
> the  film  was actually 3.75 hours long and has since been cut back to 2.5.

An article I read by Gene Siskel confirms that much of the original footage
was not used, although I don't recall if he gave exact figures as to the
amount which was dropped.  He did say, however, that the whole thing may
end up as a TV mini-series.

                                Scott R. Anderson
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