Due to legal rights issue, the film has never been released on DVD or Blu-ray. Amazon Prime only offers the pan-and-scan version online over John Sayles' preferred widescreen version.
The film cast includes one Oscar winner: Chris Cooper; and three Oscar nominees: David Strathairn, John Sayles and Angela Bassett.
The dramatic narration performed in the cop bar by Bobby (Jace Alexander) is from the opening of the late 50s TV show Highway Patrol.
Gina Gershon only had a small role, but she said it led to getting several offers for other projects.