Curiosidades

Director Joseph Strick worked at age sixteen for one summer as a long-haul truck driver.

Originally titled "The Rig."

Joseph Strick asked Judith Rascoe to write the script after reading her story "A Lot of Cowboys."

Director Joseph Strick allowed screenwriter Judith Rascoe to attend open casting call auditions for many of the parts in this film.

Film debut of Joe Pantoliano , and he got his SAG Card by playing a small role in this movie.