The film takes place in October 1651.
In the biography of George Baker the statement that 25 shillings is 25p is incorrect. 25 shillings has been £1.25 since decimal currency started in 1971.
"Moonraker" as a name was used by Ian Fleming for one of his James Bond novels. George Baker was on the shortlist to play James Bond when the film adaptations began in 1961-62. It is said that Baker was Fleming's preferred choice of actor.
Michael Anderson Jr.'s film debut.