Alexis Smith bemoaned the fact that she "had only two scenes. They used to call these 'small roles,' now they say 'cameos.'" Smith was impressed with Jodie Foster after filming the scene where Mrs. Hallet slaps Rynn across her face. "She told me, 'Hit me hard. It's OK.' She's very professional."
One of five films that actress Jodie Foster starred in during the year 1976, to date, still Foster's most prolific year. The other movies were: Bugsy Malone (1976), Freaky Friday (1976), Taxi Driver (1976) and Echoes of a Summer (1976).
In the film, Mrs. Hallet accuses Rynn of "drinking that thick sweet wine that you people use in your religious rituals." It is never explained further, but in the novel the film was based upon, Rynn is Jewish and Hallet's comment is thought to be antisemitic due to her prejudices towards "outsiders."
A significant role for Mort Shuman, who played Miglioriti. He is best known as half of the celebrated songwriting team with Doc Pomus. Their million seller hit list includes: "Teenager In Love," "Save The Last Dance For Me", "This Magic Moment" and "Viva Las Vegas."
Zev Braun: Uncredited, the producer as a man at the TD Bank wearing a white collared shirt and beige jacket.