Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate can be seen in the establishing shot near the beginning of the film.
After the limited theatrical release in the United States, Traces of Red (1992) became a surprise hit in the United States home video market; the film made 224.8% more revenue on home video than it did in theaters.
Lorraine Bracco used a body double for the nude scene. Her performance in the film earned her a Razzie Award nomination for Worst Actress.
First career nude scene for Michelle Joyner.