The original love scene between Bronson and Jan Gan Boyd called for Boyd to be partially nude, but Boyd wasn't confident she could perform the scene and was nervous. Although contracted to be nude, Boyd asked the producers if she could do the scene clothed. They agreed because she had the support of star Bronson, who was adamant she be clothed if she was not comfortable.
This was the 16th and final time married couple Charles Bronson and Jill Ireland made a film together.
The White House was used as an actual filming location on this movie.
Originally Jill Ireland wanted to just produce instead of act in the film due to her failing health and suggested Jaclyn Smith for the lead female role. Charles Bronson and Cannon Films President Menahem Golan convinced her otherwise.
Jan Gan Boyd and Charles Bronson formed a friendship during production, that saw Boyd regularly attend Christmas parties at the Bronson house.