American Pie
Directed by Paul Weitz, American Pie (1999) is a hilarious and outrageous coming-of-age comedy that follows four high school friends determined to experience their first sexual encounters before graduation. As their final year at East Great Falls High School draws to a close, Jim Levenstein (Jason Biggs), Kevin Myers (Thomas Ian Nicholas), Chris "Oz" Ostreicher (Chris Klein) and Paul Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas) realise that they are about to leave school without having experienced one of adolescence's most talked-about milestones. Determined to change their fortunes, the four friends make a pact to lose their virginity before prom night. However, their plans quickly descend into a series of embarrassing misunderstandings, romantic complications and increasingly outrageous situations. Jim finds himself repeatedly humiliated while attempting to impress the beautiful exchange student Nadia. Kevin struggles with the pressures of his relationship with Vicky, while Oz unexpectedly develops genuine feelings for choir singer Heather. Meanwhile, Finch attempts to transform his reputation through an elaborate scheme designed to make him appear more experienced than he really is. Adding to the chaos is the obnoxious and unpredictable Steve Stifler (Seann William Scott), whose parties and outrageous behaviour frequently complicate the group's attempts to navigate their relationships. As prom night approaches, the friends discover that growing up involves far more than fulfilling a teenage pact. Featuring memorable performances, an energetic late-1990s soundtrack and some of the most infamous comedy sequences of its era, American Pie became a major box-office success and one of the defining teen comedies of the 1990s.
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What changed in this version?
This rare pre-release workprint of American Pie offers a fascinating glimpse into the film's development before its theatrical release in July 1999.
Perhaps the most immediately noticeable difference is the film's original working title, Great Falls, which appears during the opening credits instead of the familiar American Pie title.
The surviving workprint represents a relatively advanced stage of post-production, with the majority of the film's editing, performances and story structure already closely resembling the completed theatrical release.
However, several differences remain, including alternate dialogue, different musical selections, extended sequences and minor variations in the editing.
Unlike many workprints that feature incomplete visual effects or substantial missing footage, this version is particularly interesting for its early soundtrack choices and subtle changes to character interactions.
The circulating workprint also contains visible studio identification markings, distinguishing it from commercially released versions.
A detailed comparison identifies a date marking of 21 December 1998, suggesting that the reference copy originates from approximately seven months before the film's theatrical release.
The workprint preserves creative decisions that were subsequently revised or replaced, providing an insight into the development of the film's distinctive humour, editing and musical identity.
For collectors and film preservation enthusiasts, this version represents an unusual opportunity to experience one of the most successful teen comedies of the late 1990s in its earlier, unfinished form.
Differences from the Theatrical Version
1. Original Working Title – Great Falls
One of the most historically interesting differences is the film's original title.
Instead of American Pie, the workprint features the working title Great Falls, a reference to the fictional town of East Great Falls, where the story takes place.
The title was changed to American Pie before theatrical release.
The workprint therefore preserves an important piece of the film's original production history.
2. Alternate Opening Credits
The workprint includes differences in the opening titles and credit presentation.
Certain credits are absent or appear in a different order, while the original Great Falls title card replaces the completed theatrical title.
These changes reflect the unfinished nature of the production reference copy.
3. Alternative Dialogue
Numerous sequences contain dialogue variations that differ from the completed film.
Some characters use alternate wording, while certain jokes and exchanges were subsequently revised.
One documented example involves a line using the expression "man chowder" instead of the later "pale ale" wording.
These changes demonstrate how the filmmakers continued refining the script's humour during post-production.
4. Temporary Music and Alternate Soundtrack
Several scenes feature different musical selections from those heard in the theatrical release.
The workprint contains temporary music that was later replaced as the film's soundtrack was finalised.
These differences are especially noticeable during some of the film's later romantic and intimate sequences.
For viewers familiar with the commercially released soundtrack, the alternate music provides an unusual perspective on how the film's tone evolved.
5. Alternate Pie Sequence
The infamous kitchen sequence involving Jim and the apple pie differs between the theatrical and Unrated versions.
Interestingly, the documented workprint uses the theatrical-style camera setup, showing Jim standing in the kitchen rather than the alternative countertop footage used in the Unrated release.
This demonstrates that the workprint is not simply an early version of the later Unrated edition.
Instead, it contains its own combination of alternate shots and editing decisions.
6. Additional and Extended Footage
The workprint contains a small amount of footage not present in the standard theatrical release.
Several existing sequences also run slightly longer, preserving additional reactions, dialogue or alternate editing.
These differences generally involve small moments rather than entirely new storylines.
7. Alternate Camera Angles
Certain scenes feature different camera angles or shot selections.
Some sequences use alternative takes, while others have slightly different transitions and editing rhythms.
These variations reveal the adjustments made during the film's final editing process.
8. Alternate Nadia Sequence
The sequence involving Jim, Nadia and the hidden webcam contains several minor differences.
The workprint uses alternate shots and slightly different editing during Nadia's time alone in Jim's bedroom.
Some moments are longer than in the Unrated release, while others use different camera compositions.
These differences reflect the filmmakers' continued experimentation with the sequence before completing the final cut.
9. Production Identification Markings
The surviving workprint includes visible studio identification or ownership markings.
These overlays distinguish the copy from the completed theatrical release and identify it as pre-release reference material.
Such markings were commonly added to internal review copies to discourage unauthorised distribution.
10. Different Editing and Pacing
Throughout the film, various scenes have been shortened, extended or rearranged.
Although the overall storyline remains the same, these minor changes affect the pacing of certain conversations and comedic sequences.
The workprint provides an interesting opportunity to examine how the film's editors refined its timing before release.
