The original was refused a certificate by the British Board of Film Classification in 1975, which felt its focus on sadistic terror and "abnormal psychology" was unsuitable - although some local councils allowed it to be shown with an X certificate.

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This has not stopped the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) giving Hanna a mild 12A certificate, citing its "moderate" violence and "one use of strong language".

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