Anecdotes

Harry Dean Stanton's favorite film from his own filmography.

During the scene in the Texas airport, Dean Stockwell's character is on the phone with his wife. The PA announcer can be heard saying "A message for Joy Stockwell, Joy Stockwell. Austin will arrive at any minute." Joy was Dean's wife and Austin, his son, was born during production of this film.

Travis (Harry Dean Stanton) doesn't speak at all until 26 minutes into the film.

Musicians Kurt Cobain and Elliott Smith claimed this was their favorite movie of all time.

This is one of Akira Kurosawa's favorite films.