Released in theaters roughly one month before Cruising (1980), another film that was protested by gay rights activists for portrayals some deemed homophobic and hateful stereotypes.
This was the first major studio release of the 1980's.
According to Woody Allen, this film's title was originally one of the choices for his 1978 film "Interiors", which was photographed by Gordon Willis.
According to producer Mike Lobell, Bill Murray auditioned for the Luffrono role.