The name of the disco where the movie is set was The Zoo. The nightclub used for the Zoo was Osko's at 333 South La Cienega Boulevard, in Los Angeles, California. The club was demolished during the 1980s and a Loehmann's dress store was built in its place. Osko's Disco had 4 dance floors, and was famous for being like a labyrinth.
This movie represents the only ever on-screen appearance of the group The Commodores in a theatrically released film.
The song "Last Dance", sung by Donna Summer, won the Golden Globe Award in 1979 for Best Original Song - Motion Picture.
This movie was made for a low budget of around (US) $2 million and reportedly tripled its production investment.
Debut theatrical feature film directing for screenwriter Robert Klane. Klane's only ever other feature film directing credit is for Weekend at Bernie's II (1993).
Osko Karaghossian: The owner of the then real-life Osko's Nightclub where this movie was shot as a bouncer at the Zoo Disco.
Donna Summer: Nicole Sims. This movie was Summer's theatrical feature film debut, and remains her only fictional role in a movie.
Lionel Richie: As himself, the lead singer of The Commodores, and billed as part of this band collectively.