Gilliam had trouble with studio producers over the black ending he
wanted on the film. The producers wanted a "happy Hollywood"
film which eliminated (among other things) the final transition and a
critical line of dialogue which reveals the fate of Jill. These changes
were made, and this "butchered" version was shown on US
television at least once. Gilliam threatened to disown the film, and
consequently the cinematic release and all videotape versions show the
film essentially as he intended it to be seen (although the US cinematic
release still omitted the line about Jill). The highly publicized
feud between Gilliam and Universal chairman Sid Sheinberg can be found
in the Special Edition DVD's documentary, and in the book "The
Battle For Brazil." The Special Edition DVD has every bit of
Brazil lost footage on it and then some. It also features the film
that Gilliam truly wanted you to see. Check them both out in our store.
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