Box Office Bomb: Although the film's budget is not known (though the film does look rather cheap), it's hard to imagine that it made a profit, considering it earned only $25,000.
Colbert Bump: The film received an upsurge in interest following Donald Trump's entry into the 2016 US presidential election.
Copiously Credited Creator: John Derek is credited as writer, director, producer, cinematographer, editor, and camera operator.
Creator Killer: Star Bo Derek's husband John Derek saw a fatal blowback to his career; he didn't direct another movie before his death, though he did have a few acting roles after this film was released.
Money, Dear Boy: Even with the film's clear lack of a decent budget, this has to be the only possible explanation for Anthony Quinn's involvement. Obviously, Donald Trump couldn't use that excuse.
One-Book Author: The film is the only acting credit of Leo Damian (Fausto).
Reality Subtext: Many saw the main couple as a parallel between the director-actress couple John and Bo Derek, who had a similar age gap.note Specifically, Bo was 16 and John was 46 when they began their relationship.
Star-Derailing Role: Bo Derek herself saw a demotion to the B-list of actresses with her performance and multi-Razzie wins in this film and Bolero.
Misc. Trivia
Donald Trump won Worst Supporting Actor at the Golden Raspberry Awards for his cameo As Himself in this movie. After he won the 2016 U.S. presidential election, he retroactively became the second of three U.S. Presidents to have won Razzies: Ronald Reagan received a special "Worst Career Achievement" award at the original ceremony in 1981, not long after he was inaugurated as President (as he had famously been an actor before entering politics), and George W. Bush won Worst Actor for 2004's Fahrenheit 9/11 (again, As Himself). Trump's win also made him the only one to win before taking office, since this film predated his full entry into politics by over 20 years.
