Curiosidades

As a favor for his friend Terry Jones, John Cleese replaced Jack Lemmon on short notice.

Tom Hulce, star of Amadeus (1984), was originally intended to play the lead part of Erik. However, by the time that funding was secured, Hulce had decided to take a break from films to concentrate on his stage career.

Although in many ways a fantasy film, a certain amount of historical accuracy was intended. Most notably, not one horned helmet is seen in the entire movie.

According to Michael Palin's diaries, Terry Jones approached Nicolas Cage for the role of Erik.

Film debut of Samantha Bond.