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The iconic "Miami Vice," which transitioned from television to the big screen, is soon heading into production for its new film, ">"Miami Vice '85," starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler. However, the 2006 film, which featured Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx, is also making headlines with plans for a re-edited 4K restoration.
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Beyond Fest recently made the surprise announcement that it will host the world premiere of "Miami Vice: Director’s Final Cut" on October 3. This version has not only undergone a 4K restoration but has also been personally supervised and re-edited by director Michael Mann. Details regarding the exact runtime or specific changes to the film have not yet been publicly disclosed.
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Mann's "Miami Vice" previously saw an extended version released on home video, which added eight minutes for a total runtime of approximately 140 minutes. However, Mann never considered this a definitive cut to replace the theatrical release, instead describing it merely as a "revision."
Mann has openly stated that neither the theatrical nor the revised cut fully aligned with his initial vision. He also noted that some aspects he was dissatisfied with could not be perfectly rectified through re-editing alone. This was largely due to numerous external obstacles and a significantly shortened production schedule, which forced him to abandon filming and rewrite several key sequences. These unfilmed elements included the original intended ending, which Mann has consistently felt he never properly captured.