- Completely Different Title: In French, the title translates into In the Shadow of Hate.
- Fake American: Australian Heath Ledger as the southern native Sonny.
- Saved from Development Hell: The movie was floating around the studio for six years, and at one time Sean Penn was set to direct with Robert De Niro to star.
- What Could Have Been:
- At one point, Oliver Stone was going to direct with Tommy Lee Jones in the role of Hank.
- Vanessa Williams was offered the role of Leticia, but turned it down because of the full frontal nudity. Queen Latifah and Jennifer Lopez were also considered.
- Wes Bentley was originally cast as Sonny Grotowski, but dropped out at the last minute.
- Don Cheadle and Jeffrey Wright were offered the role of Lawrence Musgrove.
- Write What You Know: The writers were inspired by their troubled relationships with their fathers.
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