 The rare laserdisc version (released by Image Entertainment in 1995) is  advertised as being a directors cut. This version runs 127mins, is  widescreen in its proper ratio of 1:75:1 and has a commentary track by  director Nicholas Meyer. At the time of this release full versions of the  film were not readily available. So it stands to chance this directors cut  is actually the same as the current mgm dvd (US region 1) as far as content  and running time goes, with the exception of the widescreen format and  commentary track which so far has only be found on this laserdisc.