German theatrical versions omitted a few shorter scenes of graphic violence to get a "Not under 12 years" rating. The VHS based on that version also misses these scenes, which include:
- Yvon, father of Bao, gets hit by the knife thrown by the member of the triads; Bao screaming; another short scene where the knife in Yvon's back is shown.
- The traitor who sold the passports to Yvon & Bao gets his neck broken by the triads hit man.
- The Chinese friend of Yvon is shot by the triads hit man after being thrown through the front window of the car at the harbor.
- The director of the bank of shanghai is strangled by the triads hit man in front of smiling Mr. Mo.