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Porkys

VHS1981Teen Comedy / ComedyEdition: 1984

The outrageous 1980s comedy classic Porky's is presented in its nostalgic VHS home-video format, preserving the analogue appearance of one of the decade's most notorious teen comedies. Set in 1954 Florida, the film follows a group of high-school friends whose attempts to experience adulthood lead them to the infamous Porky's nightclub. After being humiliated by its unpleasant owner, the boys devise an elaborate revenge plan, resulting in a series of outrageous situations and unforgettable comedic moments. Directed by Bob Clark, Porky's became a major box-office success and helped establish the formula for numerous teenage comedies that followed. This VHS presentation captures the film as home-video audiences experienced it during the 1980s and 1990s, retaining the softer picture quality, analogue colour characteristics and period video presentation.

DIRECTORBob Clark
EDITION RUNTIME1 hr 41 min
FILE SIZE2.58 GB
FILE FORMATMP4
RESOLUTION720x480

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THE DIFFERENCES

What changed in this version?

Porky's was released on VHS during the early 1980s, including a documented 1984 American CBS/Fox Video edition, catalogue number 1149.

Differences from Modern Releases
The main distinction between the VHS edition and later DVD or Blu-ray releases is its analogue presentation.

VHS copies may feature different framing from modern widescreen editions, along with noticeably softer image detail and different colour reproduction.

Some cassette releases may retain original distributor logos or promotional material absent from newer editions.

Although different running times have been documented, these do not automatically indicate deleted scenes or an alternative cut. Differences can result from PAL playback speed, regional classification or the particular master used.