John Matuszak is one of ten former Raiders players who became actors; the others include Bob Golic, Bill Romanowski, Nnamdi Asomugha, Bubba Smith, Ben Davidson, Lyle Alzado, Howie Long, Fred Williamson, and Carl Weathers.
This film premiered at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 1989, and John Matuszak passed away on June 17, 1989, one month after said premiere.
A picture of John Matuszak wearing his Oakland Raiders jersey and number 72 hangs in the bar.