The characters of Nicky G. and Tony G. are actually the real names of the producers of the film, Nicholas Guccione and Anthony Guccione.
The scenes where the character of Bruce is holding Amber Smith hostage were shot in a warehouse in Chelsea Piers on the West Side of New York City.
The film is dedicated to Clayton Brooks who passed away after the film was completed.
The scene where Peter Greene walks around downtown was actually shot at the Canyon of Heroes, as the New York Yankees celebrated their World Championship defeating the Atlanta Braves in October of 1996.
'Bruce Payne', the executive producer of the film was originally going to play the villain, Bruce, but had a scheduling conflict.
Miklos Wright: The film's co-editor plays the fast talking drug dealer, Klos seen early in the film with another drug dealer named Do-Rag played by Cinque Lee, Director Spike Lee's brother.