Not screened in advance for critics. Richard Gere spoke out publicly against this move, saying it damned the film's credibility. MGM countered that the reason for the action was that they didn't want critics spoiling the film's "surprise" ending.
Will was stated to be 48 while Charlotte is supposed to be 22, old enough to be her father. Richard Gere was 51 while Winona Ryder was actually 29 during production.
The first major Hollywood film to be helmed by a woman of Asian origin.
The film was recut against director Joan Chen's wishes, and has disowned the theatrical cut, remarking that the original cut of the film is her preferred version, and was better received in test screenings. One particularly notable cut is Winona Ryder's nude scene, which would have been the first in her career.
Life imitates art. In 2018 Richard Gere married a woman 33 years his junior. In 2024, he is 74 and she is 41.