Don Swayze and Chad McQueen previously worked together on Death Ring.
Don Swayze ad libbed the majority of his lines in this movie because he couldn't remember his lines.
Chris Markos was originally slated to direct this film in his major directorial debut, however his volatile personality clashed with many of the actors on set.
March 1981 Playboy Playmate Kimberly Herrin's final role. Her feature film debut was a small role in the first scene of Romancing the Stone (1984) after appearing in a series of ZZ Top music videos. She then had bit parts in various films until 1996, but, unlike most Playmates who got into acting, she refused to perform nude, which many insiders felt limited her opportunities.