Anecdotes

Most of Popeye's lines were discovered to be inaudible once filming wrapped. Robin Williams had to re-dub much of the dialogue.

This was Robin Williams's first starring role in a movie.

Many of the citizens of Sweethaven, especially those who had to do some physical gags, were recruited from European circuses.

The set for the small town of Sweethaven was built at Anchor Bay on the Mediterranean island of Malta. After filming, it became a popular tourist attraction.

During production, producer Robert Evans was arrested for trying to buy cocaine.