An advertising gimmick used for this film was the giveaway of "motion sickness pills" to ticket buyers. The critics had a field day with it.
This was the fifth and final feature to be produced by cinematographer Jacques R. Marquette. This was far more upscale than his previous four features including a longer running time and being shot in color and anamorphic widescreen. His career would continue for more than 25 years as a cinematographer.