
In 1996, producer Dale Wheatley and his friends had created an indie film called “Don’s Plum” in six days. The movie was mostly improvised. The film had a turbulent history between the producers and the actors, as Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire had attempted to block it’s release, which resulted in the producer, David Stutman suing Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. They agreed that the film will not be released in the United States and Canada. Producer Dale Wheatley is currently trying to fight for the release of Don’s Plum at freedonsplum.com. However, another cut of this film exists. The original cut, which is in workprint form, had some footage that was cut from the DVD releases. I was able to interview Dale Wheatley through email, about this specific cut. He had told me he had lost this cut after he gave his only copy away back in the 1990’s and had never received it back.
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Difference Report:
0:00
The workprint contains a different sequence of opening credits, with the text placement being in a different order.
Workprint:
DVD:
4:42
The workprint contains some additional footage of the band and the dancers.
Workprint:
5:23
The workprint contains a longer shot of the singer and a shorter and alternate shot of the dancers.
Workprint:
DVD:
6:03
The workprint contains additional footage of the band, the dancers and Ian.
9:25
The workprint contains two additional shots of the dancers.
10:42
The workprint contains a longer shot of Derek and more footage of the dancers.
Workprint:
12:21
The workprint contains some additional footage of one of the dancers dancing on the counter.
Workprint:
17:42
The workprint contains an alternate and slightly longer shot of the chef.
Workprint:
DVD:
19:17
The workprint contains an alternate and shorter shot of the patron and contains an additional shot of Sara and Brad.
Workprint:
DVD:
24:22
The workprint contains an extra scene with the group talking about Ian’s method of masturbation, which he states that he likes to put his pinky near the rim of his anus.
Workprint:
34:35
The workprint contains a longer shot of the group.
Workprint:
37:10
The workprint contains a slightly longer shot of Flo and Don.
Workprint:
39:18
The workprint contains a longer shot of Jeremy talking and trying to be nice to the patron.
Workprint:
45:04
The workprint contains an additional scene where Ian talks about never licking his fingers after touching his butt. Brad asks Ian if it’s true that he never licked his fingers, and Ian responds that he’s not so sure.
Workprint:
45:44
The workprint contains a longer shot of Derek talking about the G-spots and how they make men have sex “like rabbits”.
Workprint:
59:08
The workprint shortens a shot of Jeremy going into the washroom.
DVD:
1:11:10
The workprint contains a longer shot of Jeremy and Ian.
Workprint:
1:11:42
The workprint contains alternate shots when the group ask what’s wrong with Derek.
Workprint:
DVD:
1:12:35
The workprint shortens a shot of Derek smoking a cigar and contains an alternate pan shot of the group.
Workprint:
DVD:
1:12:44
The workprint contains a deleted scene, where Derek explains the reason his father committed suicide. He reveals his mother had an affair with her friend during a trip to Las Vegas, which drove his father to commit suicide.
1:14:03
The workprint contains a slightly longer shot of Constance, but the beginning shot of Derek is slightly longer in the DVD.
Workprint:
DVD: