Trivia

Robert De Niro was cast as Detective Stanford, but was replaced by Al Pacino.

Lauren Bridges, the journalist played by Juliette Binoche, was originally written as a male character, Larry Bridges. Binoche took the role on condition that none of the "male" dialogue was changed.

Terrence Howard was cast as Vinny, but dropped out and was replaced by Tracy Morgan.

The dog's real name is Tiger. He lives in Manhattan and has also appeared in magazine spreads ('Vogue')and a TV commercial. This was his first movie.

Based on an unpublished novel by Dito Montiel.