In the closing credits, it says "This story is inspired by actual events"
Reunites Mel Gibson and Nick Stahl. Gibson directed and starred in Man Without A Face (1993) which also starred Stahl
The original script for this film was 150 pages long.
This film was originally going to be shot on location in New York City.
The budget for this movie was initially much bigger than the more modest budget this movie was ultimately made for.