Many of the people, both cast and crew, involved in this film had previously worked on Lady Sings the Blues (1972).
The F/V Victory, which Richard Pryor is seen piloting, was supposed to be blown up, with money being offered to owner Donald Gillich (who actually steered the boat from the pilot house below) for a replacement. Gillich however shot the producers down, saying he didn't want his family's boat destroyed.
The role of Nick Allen was originally written for Steve McQueen.
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