Sean Connery is the only member of the cast who went on to have achieve true star status. As a result, he is frequently featured in cover art for the film with prominent billing despite the fact he only has a small bit part.
The helicopter sent to pick up Pete Dawson (Robert Beatty) has had its number covered over with a number on a piece of cloth that is tied on. This because the film was actually shot in the U.K., the helicopter would have had a U.K. registration - incorrect for the plot.
Pete Dawson (Robert Beatty) drives a blue and white 1954 Chevrolet Bel-Air.
Opening credits: All characters and events in this film are fictitious. Any similarity to actual events or persons, living or dead is purely coincidental.