The movie had never been released on any home video format until Kino/Scorpion released it on DVD and Blu-ray in November 2021.
The character of reporter Lou Friedlander was inspired by writer and real life reporter Jimmy Breslin.
The movie was filmed entirely on location in New York City.
Dustin Hoffman was interested in playing the role of Lou Friedlander but could only work on the film by way of his First Artists company.
To cast the role of ballerina Sarah Gantz, a months long casting call was conducted across the USA where around 400 dancers and actresses were tested. But none of these were successful and the deadline approached for the start of principal photography. Then on a tour by the National Ballet of Canada performing at New York's Opera House, dancer Anne Ditchburn was discovered. She was invited in to read and won the part.
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