The film:
- Hostility on the Set: Ruggero Deodato and Willie Ames did not get along and fought constantly.
- What Could Have Been:
- Wes Craven was originally slated to direct, but he passed down the offer due to his tight schedule.
- Tim McIntire, Dirk Benedict, and Christopher Mitchum were all initially going to star, but all turned down their offers.
- Working Title: Marimba.
