The Sidney Lumet film includes examples of:
- Alan Smithee: For Sidney Lumet, when the film was edited for content on TV. He was so unhappy with the broadcast version, he used the Alan Smithee name.
- Dyeing for Your Art: Nick Nolte put on 50lbs for the role of Mike Brennan.
- Real-Life Relative: Nancy Bosch is played by Jenny Lumet, Sidney Lumet's daughter.
