Trivia

Michael Dudikoff had to be rushed to a hospital to have needles removed from one of his eyes.

Early press releases from Cannon Pictures had Robert Ginty as the lead, but for unknown reasons he was replaced by Michael Dudikoff.

Based on Alistair MacLean's novel published in 1981. It was his 24th novel; this was the 15th film made from one of his novels.

First filmed adaptation of an Alistair MacLean to be made and released after the author had passed way.

Michael Dudikoff did his own stunts.