It’s a pity they never dubbed that line, always made me laugh, but the uncut version doesn’t really add enough for me that would make me choose that over the export cut. The differences are very minor.
I always watch the shorter one aswell. This film thankfully didn’t suffer much from export cuts at all. Compared to The Big Gundown and Tepepa etc. Compañeros really got off lightly.
Its twin The Mercenary is probably better directed but now I very much prefer Companeros. Why? Both Nero and Milian are much more likeable/relatable in Companeros than Nero and Musante in The Mercenary. It is also more comedy like than The Mercenary.
Companeros also has something to say (about pacifism, education, friendship, life values…) while The Mercenary is basically just an action movie with no message. Moreover Companeros has always amazing Fernidando Rey and very catchy music. 5/5