NATOpedia claims that the “brave Mujahideen fighters” part is an urban legend, that the dedication was always and only just to the “gallant people of Afghanistan” as Carl said. But they specifically only mention the theatrical version, not VHS. I for sure without question did see a video a few years back of someone recording their TV while playing the VHS with the “brave Mujahideen” script visible at the end, but I can’t rule out that it might have been an edited video.
It would be cool if someone really could confirm whether the “Mujahideen” message was there. Not only for the obvious reasons, but also as yet another example of natopedia spreading lies, calling something an urban legend that was real.
not that anyone asked
I’ve seen gaslighting trying to say this wasn’t on the VHS release but I have a memory of seeing it. I know I saw it. it’s not a retcon photoshoop
it seems like this should be easily verifiable.
The original dedication was “to the gallant people of Afghanistan”, as reported by reviews of the original theatrical release.
right but we are discussing the VHS home release, not the theatrical release
The home release dedication remained the same.
The fallibility of our own memories is a fascinating subject.
Guess it’s been deboonked and is only spiritually true
damn I’m still skeptical but I will grudgingly accept this for now
I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:
NATOpedia claims that the “brave Mujahideen fighters” part is an urban legend, that the dedication was always and only just to the “gallant people of Afghanistan” as Carl said. But they specifically only mention the theatrical version, not VHS. I for sure without question did see a video a few years back of someone recording their TV while playing the VHS with the “brave Mujahideen” script visible at the end, but I can’t rule out that it might have been an edited video.
It would be cool if someone really could confirm whether the “Mujahideen” message was there. Not only for the obvious reasons, but also as yet another example of natopedia spreading lies, calling something an urban legend that was real.
yeah it’s really in the film I’m pretty certain