Trivia

The Mercedes that chases Paul and Ben had to be modified for filming, since that brand of car does not swerve very well in high-speed pursuits.

When Robert De Niro is singing "I Feel Pretty", the lyrics used are those from the original stage version, as opposed to the film version of West Side Story (1961). The lyric "I feel pretty and witty and gay" is changed back from "gay" to "bright".

Leo Rossi was initially meant to reprise his role of Carlo Mangano.

Actor Joe Viterelli's final movie.

Paul's main nemesis is named Ragazzi, which in Italian means "boys".

Joe Torre: The New York Yankees manager, as himself in restaurant scene.