Raquel Welch was signing autographs on the set for fans, when James Stewart heard her complain that she didn't like doing it. Stewart told her "You better sign those, they're the ones paying your salary." Welch thought about this and from then on willingly signed autographs.
This was the first appearance of a character known as Sheriff July Johnson (George Kennedy). Writer Larry McMurtry used this name in Lonesome Dove (1989), with the Sheriff played by Chris Cooper.
Raquel Welch was the only woman in the cast, and also the last member of the cast to die in real life.
Wade Phillips: As one of the men killed by the bandits. He was also once the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills.