The script was rewritten so much that writer Dale Launer, who wrote the original script, pretty much disowned the finished film.
David Bedford's office window looks out onto the unfinished Fox building, which was soon to star as "Nakatomi Plaza" in Die Hard (1988). The structure still lacks windows and some stone façade on the upper stories and at ground level.
Most of the songs on the soundtrack were by Billy Vera and The Beaters who also appeared in the movie in bar sequence where they play several songs.
Kim Basinger had previously been considered for the role of Jenny in Blake Edwards' earlier hit comedy 10 (1979), which went to Bo Derek.
Stanley Jordan: The guitarist as himself making a musical appearance performing 'Treasures." This is his only film appearance.