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George McFly · 02-26-2004, 08:36 PM

I don't know for 100% certainty but probably Casino that checks in at 2 hr 59 mins.

aedavela · 02-26-2004, 08:53 PM

I'm not sure if it's the theatrical cut, but I have the Cleopatra 5-Star DVD and I believe it clocks in at 248 minutes.

deltau922 · 02-26-2004, 08:56 PM

JFK. I have the Director's cut but I know the theatrical is 3:18.
Godfather II might be a bit longer than that

tomdkat · 02-26-2004, 08:56 PM

Either Lawrence of Arabia or Heat

Peace...

Vonner · 02-26-2004, 09:05 PM

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers which clocks in at 2:59 is my longest theatrical movie.

I do have thee others that are longer including Pearl Harbor (DC), LOTR: FOTR (EE), and LOTR: TTT (EE). Plus five TV shows (24 S1 & S2, Alias S1 & S2, and Band of Brothers) that are even longer yet.

Jerm · 02-26-2004, 09:06 PM

I believe that mine is Titanic. Something like 3:14

Marq · 02-26-2004, 09:15 PM

My longest:
The Godfather Part II: 200 min

Others over 3 hours:
Magnolia: 188 min
Once Upon a Time in the West: 185 min
Barry Lyndon: 184 min

Others over 2.5 hours:
The Godfather: 175 min
Scarface: 170 min
The Thin Red Line: 170 min
The Godfather Part III: 169 min
Solyaris (Solaris - 1972): 165 min
Almost Famous (Untitled): 162 min
Eyes Wide Shut: 159 min
Pulp Fiction: 154 min
Amores Perros: 153 min
Breaking the Waves: 153 min
Boogie Nights: 152 min
Jackie Brown: 151 min

Would Have Been My Longest if Not Limited to the Theatrical Cuts:
JFK (Director's Cut): 206 min

Jerm · 02-26-2004, 09:34 PM

Thanks to Marq, I have to change my statement:
The Godfather Part II

***SeanL*** · 02-26-2004, 09:47 PM

Lawrence of Arabia 3hrs 47 minutes (according to DVD Profiler)

C Roberts · 02-26-2004, 10:07 PM

Longest Theatrical: Seven Samurai = 3h 26m
Runner-up: Godfather II = 3h 20m

Longest Extended: LOTR TTT = 3h 43m
Runner-up: Das Boot DC = 3h 36m

MurDiddlyUrdler · 02-26-2004, 10:11 PM

Gettysburg is 4 hours and 14 minutes, I believe.

j.handsome · 02-26-2004, 10:16 PM

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Magnolia: 188 min

Hmmm.... guess it just felt like it was 6 hrs.

Alan Smithee · 02-26-2004, 10:16 PM

I've got Bill Clinton's Grand Jury Testimony which runs exactly 4 hours, and a porno that runs 5 hours

Hardcore Legend · 02-26-2004, 10:17 PM

Longest:
Once Upon a Time in America: 227 min
Lawrence of Arabia: 227 min

180+ minutes:
War and Peace (Hepburn): 208 min
Giant: 201 min
The Godfather Part II: 200 min
The Right Stuff: 193 min

150+ minutes:
Camelot: 178 min
The Godfather: 175 min
The Sound of Music: 175 min
My Fair Lady: 173 min
Patton: 171 min
Scarface: 170 min
The Godfather Part III: 169 min
Saving Private Ryan: 169 min
Once Upon a Time in the West: 165 min
It's a Wonderful Life: 160 min
Gladiator: 155 min
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves: 155 min
Pulp Fiction: 154 min
West Side Story: 152 min
T2: 152 min

Of course, I have a few "Director's Cuts" that are longer, but since you limited me to theatrical, this is all I've got. (I think

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Not sure about the Once upon a time in America, was the extended version ever released in theatres, or was it the 139 runtime?

Shoegaze99 · 02-26-2004, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hardcore Legend

Not sure about the Once upon a time in America, was the extended version ever released in theatres

Just at Cannes and the like, I believe. The trimmed version is what was released to the public. Very sad. It's a masterpiece.

My longest is Lawrence of Arabia.

Oscar Antonio M · 02-26-2004, 10:29 PM

Lawrence of Arabia

Welles and Ford Fan · 02-26-2004, 10:39 PM

For me, easily the Russian War and Peace. clocking in at 431 minutes.

kingtopher · 02-27-2004, 12:31 AM

Gods and Generals, which is 219 minutes.

elwood731 · 02-27-2004, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Oscar Antonio M

Lawrence of Arabia

Ditto.

blakely614 · 02-27-2004, 01:42 AM

(Theatrical Film) Cleopatra 5-Star at 248 minutes

Dilmo · 02-27-2004, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oscar Antonio M

Lawrence of Arabia

Ditto also.

NotaNumber · 02-27-2004, 01:53 AM

Yes, Cleopatra is the roadshow theatrical cut

Maybe not the theatrical cut (was released in Russia as 4 films, and the US version was 360 minutes):

War and Peace - 431 minutes.

Paul.n3w · 02-27-2004, 01:54 AM

Theatrical Versions only means I must exclude LOTR all together, because I only own the EE's. So, my longest movie is:

Fiddler on the Roof = 179 mins = 2 Hours 59 Mins

Phreak · 02-27-2004, 03:25 AM

I'm guessing Seven Samurai, clocking in at 203 minutes.

GaLvAtRoN187 · 02-27-2004, 03:59 AM

i think Godfather part 2 followed by Spartacus

Hell Toupee · 02-27-2004, 04:22 AM

Ben-Hur 212minutes

larphillips · 02-27-2004, 04:38 AM

Mine (from THIS list):

Cleopatra -- 4:03

Gone with the Wind -- 3:42

Lawrence of Arabia -- 3:42

The Ten Commandments -- 3:40

Spartacus -- 3:18

Doctor Zhivago -- 3:17

Schindler's List -- 3:17

Titanic -- 3:15

Malcolm X -- 3:14

Dances With Wolves -- 3:03

The Right Stuff -- 3:00

Casino -- 2:58

Braveheart -- 2:57

The Godfather -- 2:55

Saving Private Ryan -- 2:49

Pulp Fiction -- 2:34

Forrest Gump -- 2:22

Waterworld -- 2:16

Hamlet -- 2:15

Also: Godfather 2, Seven Samurai, Once Upon A Time In America,
The Sound of Music, Patton, Scarface, The Godfather Part III, Once Upon a Time in the West, Gladiator, West Side Story, T2, Thin Red Line, Jackie Brown, Boogie Nights, LOTR: Two Towers, Heat, Almost Famous, Pearl Harbor
(poorly researched list linked.

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MrTony · 02-27-2004, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanL

Lawrence of Arabia 3hrs 47 minutes (according to DVD Profiler)

Ditto once again.

Niki · 02-27-2004, 05:48 AM

Gone With the Wind

Pride and Prejudice is 6 hours long, but that's a mini-series.

Keith · 02-27-2004, 03:33 PM

Spartacus is the longest movie in my collection, but I'm not sure the version we have on DVD is the theatrical cut. Wasn't the Crassus/Antoninus bath scene left out during the original theatrical run? I know Anthony Hopkins had to dub Olivier's lines for the DVD release for whatever reason.

BubbleGumUK · 02-27-2004, 08:10 PM

Theatrical Cuts (anything over 160-200+ mins):

Giant (1956) 201 mins
Spartacus (1960) 196 mins
Lawrence Of Arabia (1962) 227 mins
It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963) 188 mins (original cut) (LD)
My Fair Lady (1964) 173 mins
The Sound Of Music (1965) 175 mins
The Happiest Millionaire (1967) 164 mins
Once Upon A Time In The West (1968) 165 mins
The Godfather (1972) 175 mins
The Godfather Part II (1974) 200 mins
The Godfather Part III (1990) 170 mins
Apocalypse Now - Redux Edition (1979) 202 mins
Once Upon A Time In America (1984) 227 mins
Amadeus – Director’s Cut (1994) 180 mins
Schindler’s List (1993) 197 mins (LD)
The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring (2001) 178 mins
The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers (2002) 179 mins

Director's/Special Edition Cuts:

JFK – Director’s Cut (1991) 205 mins
Fellowship Of The Ring – Extended Edition (2001) 208 mins
The Two Towers – Extended Edition (2002) 222 mins

02-26-2004, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
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02-26-2004, 08:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
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02-26-2004, 08:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
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02-26-2004, 09:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jerm Moderator Emeritus Magical Hall Monitor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In my house	I believe that mine is Titanic. Something like 3:14 __________________ "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

02-26-2004, 09:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vonner Previously, on '24'... Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Minnesota	The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers which clocks in at 2:59 is my longest theatrical movie. I do have thee others that are longer including Pearl Harbor (DC), LOTR: FOTR (EE), and LOTR: TTT (EE). Plus five TV shows (24 S1 & S2, Alias S1 & S2, and Band of Brothers) that are even longer yet.

02-26-2004, 09:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Marq Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ottawa	My longest: The Godfather Part II: 200 min Others over 3 hours: Magnolia: 188 min Once Upon a Time in the West: 185 min Barry Lyndon: 184 min Others over 2.5 hours: The Godfather: 175 min Scarface: 170 min The Thin Red Line: 170 min The Godfather Part III: 169 min Solyaris (Solaris - 1972): 165 min Almost Famous (Untitled): 162 min Eyes Wide Shut: 159 min Pulp Fiction: 154 min Amores Perros: 153 min Breaking the Waves: 153 min Boogie Nights: 152 min Jackie Brown: 151 min Would Have Been My Longest if Not Limited to the Theatrical Cuts: JFK (Director's Cut): 206 min Last edited by Marq : 02-27-2004 at 01:21 AM.

02-26-2004, 09:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jerm Moderator Emeritus Magical Hall Monitor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In my house	Thanks to Marq, I have to change my statement: The Godfather Part II __________________ "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

02-26-2004, 09:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
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02-26-2004, 10:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
C Roberts Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Multiple Account Ban	Longest Theatrical: Seven Samurai = 3h 26m Runner-up: Godfather II = 3h 20m Longest Extended: LOTR TTT = 3h 43m Runner-up: Das Boot DC = 3h 36m

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MurDiddlyUrdler Banned Join Date: Aug 2002	Gettysburg is 4 hours and 14 minutes, I believe.

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Alan Smithee Actor Join Date: Jun 2002	I've got Bill Clinton's Grand Jury Testimony which runs exactly 4 hours, and a porno that runs 5 hours

02-26-2004, 10:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hardcore Legend I have a "Cool Label" under my name! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Use of the spoiler tag is highly recommended	Re: Longest movie in your collection? (theatrical version) Longest: Once Upon a Time in America: 227 min Lawrence of Arabia: 227 min 180+ minutes: War and Peace (Hepburn): 208 min Giant: 201 min The Godfather Part II: 200 min The Right Stuff: 193 min 150+ minutes: Camelot: 178 min The Godfather: 175 min The Sound of Music: 175 min My Fair Lady: 173 min Patton: 171 min Scarface: 170 min The Godfather Part III: 169 min Saving Private Ryan: 169 min Once Upon a Time in the West: 165 min It's a Wonderful Life: 160 min Gladiator: 155 min Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves: 155 min Pulp Fiction: 154 min West Side Story: 152 min T2: 152 min Of course, I have a few "Director's Cuts" that are longer, but since you limited me to theatrical, this is all I've got. (I think ) Not sure about the Once upon a time in America, was the extended version ever released in theatres, or was it the 139 runtime? __________________ Ah, but how could I enjoy the sweet of life without the bitter? Marisa Tomei: The last beacon of virtue in Hollywood. 'That doesn't mean Notoriousaurus won't be wearing his ass for a hat.'-Frank Gunn

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02-26-2004, 10:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
Welles and Ford Fan Actor Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Houston, TX USA	For me, easily the Russian War and Peace. clocking in at 431 minutes.

02-27-2004, 12:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
kingtopher Actor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maine	Gods and Generals, which is 219 minutes.

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blakely614 Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Red State	(Theatrical Film) Cleopatra 5-Star at 248 minutes __________________ “You know what always cheers me up? Rolled up aces over kings." - Worm

02-27-2004, 01:53 AM	#22 (permalink)
NotaNumber I paid for this! Join Date: May 2002	Yes, Cleopatra is the roadshow theatrical cut Maybe not the theatrical cut (was released in Russia as 4 films, and the US version was 360 minutes): War and Peace - 431 minutes.

02-27-2004, 01:54 AM	#23 (permalink)
Paul.n3w Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Upstate NY	Theatrical Versions only means I must exclude LOTR all together, because I only own the EE's. So, my longest movie is: Fiddler on the Roof = 179 mins = 2 Hours 59 Mins

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02-27-2004, 04:22 AM	#26 (permalink)
Hell Toupee Supporting Actor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MA	Ben-Hur 212minutes

02-27-2004, 04:38 AM	#27 (permalink)
larphillips Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH	Mine (from THIS list): Cleopatra -- 4:03 Gone with the Wind -- 3:42 Lawrence of Arabia -- 3:42 The Ten Commandments -- 3:40 Spartacus -- 3:18 Doctor Zhivago -- 3:17 Schindler's List -- 3:17 Titanic -- 3:15 Malcolm X -- 3:14 Dances With Wolves -- 3:03 The Right Stuff -- 3:00 Casino -- 2:58 Braveheart -- 2:57 The Godfather -- 2:55 Saving Private Ryan -- 2:49 Pulp Fiction -- 2:34 Forrest Gump -- 2:22 Waterworld -- 2:16 Hamlet -- 2:15 Also: Godfather 2, Seven Samurai, Once Upon A Time In America, The Sound of Music, Patton, Scarface, The Godfather Part III, Once Upon a Time in the West, Gladiator, West Side Story, T2, Thin Red Line, Jackie Brown, Boogie Nights, LOTR: Two Towers, Heat, Almost Famous, Pearl Harbor (poorly researched list linked. ) __________________ I'm going with Jerkstore! Jerkstore is the line! Jerkstore! Yes. - George Costanza "What a lovely day for an exorcism." Demon/Regan - THE EXORCIST Last edited by larphillips : 02-27-2004 at 04:44 AM.

02-27-2004, 05:48 AM	#29 (permalink)
Niki Actress Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Carolina	Gone With the Wind Pride and Prejudice is 6 hours long, but that's a mini-series.

02-27-2004, 03:33 PM	#30 (permalink)
Keith Actor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The pit of the Peach State	Spartacus is the longest movie in my collection, but I'm not sure the version we have on DVD is the theatrical cut. Wasn't the Crassus/Antoninus bath scene left out during the original theatrical run? I know Anthony Hopkins had to dub Olivier's lines for the DVD release for whatever reason. __________________ People scare better when they're dying.