The "MONK" character portrayed by Mark Hamill, is an homage to the Masters that trained his character in the S.F. Space Opera trilogy that made him famous.
The budget was so low on this production, that the Performers had to be their own Stunt Doubles.
Adjusted for inflation, this is the cheapest film Roger Corman has ever produced, including his infamous "Little Shop of Horrors."
General Tran's pig was not a trained pig, but a crew member's pet. It wouldn't stay put unless it was fed constantly, which made actress Katie Savoy burst out laughing in every take.
Mark Hamill agreed to take the part of the "Monk" when he saw G.J. Echternkamp's short "Captain Fork."
For the upgrade scenes, actor Robert Baker had to use a huge foam suit from Roger Corman's prop collection. He hated it.