(1) '' Blastfighter '' was distributed theatrically in Italy , where it was released by Medusa Distribuzione on 25 July , 1984 .
(2) '' Blastfighter '' was released in Italy , where it was distributed by Medusa Distribuzione on July 25 , 1984 .

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