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* ChannelHop: Creator/{{EMI}} were the original backers, but then they pulled out. Creator/Channel4 were approached, but they dismissed the film as pornagraphic. It was eventually picked up by Creator/HandmadeFilms.

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* ChannelHop: Creator/{{EMI}} were the original backers, but then they pulled out. Creator/Channel4 were approached, but they dismissed the film as pornagraphic.pornographic. It was eventually picked up by Creator/HandmadeFilms.
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* BreakawayPopHit: The movie featured "In Too Deep" by Music/{{Genesis}}, which also featured on the band's best-selling album ''Music/InvisibleTouch''. The song was written primarily by Music/PhilCollins after he was asked to write a song for this movie soundtrack, but is credited to all three members of the band. It became a hit in the U.K. and the U.S. The song is heard almost in its entirety in the middle of the movie.

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* BreakawayPopHit: The movie featured "In Too Deep" by Music/{{Genesis}}, Music/{{Genesis|Band}}, which also featured on the band's best-selling album ''Music/InvisibleTouch''. The song was written primarily by Music/PhilCollins after he was asked to write a song for this movie soundtrack, but is credited to all three members of the band. It became a hit in the U.K. and the U.S. The song is heard almost in its entirety in the middle of the movie.



* ExecutiveMeddling: Creator/HandmadeFilms chief Denis O'Brien insisted that Music/{{Genesis}}' music be featured in the film. He also wanted the film to end with George running down to Brighton Beach.

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* ExecutiveMeddling: Creator/HandmadeFilms chief Denis O'Brien insisted that Music/{{Genesis}}' Music/{{Genesis|Band}}' music be featured in the film. He also wanted the film to end with George running down to Brighton Beach.
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* BreakawayPopHit: The movie featured "In Too Deep" Music/{{Genesis}}, which also featured on the band's best-selling album ''Music/InvisibleTouch''. The song was written primarily by Music/PhilCollins after he was asked to write a song for this movie soundtrack, but is credited to all three members of the band. It became a hit in the U.K. and the U.S. The song is heard almost in its entirety in the middle of the movie.

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* BreakawayPopHit: The movie featured "In Too Deep" by Music/{{Genesis}}, which also featured on the band's best-selling album ''Music/InvisibleTouch''. The song was written primarily by Music/PhilCollins after he was asked to write a song for this movie soundtrack, but is credited to all three members of the band. It became a hit in the U.K. and the U.S. The song is heard almost in its entirety in the middle of the movie.

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* AbilityOverAppearance: Thomas was originally a Cockney until Creator/RobbieColtrane was cast.



* DevelopmentHell: In May 2009, Creator/LarryClark announced a remake of this movie to be made by him. As of April 2019, this movie has not been remade.
* PropRecycling: The Jaguar driven by George was the same one used in ''Film/WithnailAndI''.

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* ChannelHop: Creator/{{EMI}} were the original backers, but then they pulled out. Creator/Channel4 were approached, but they dismissed the film as pornagraphic. It was eventually picked up by Creator/HandmadeFilms.
* DevelopmentHell: In May 2009, Creator/LarryClark announced a remake of this movie to be made by him. As of April 2019, 2020, this movie has not been remade.
* PropRecycling: The Jaguar driven by ExecutiveMeddling: Creator/HandmadeFilms chief Denis O'Brien insisted that Music/{{Genesis}}' music be featured in the film. He also wanted the film to end with George running down to Brighton Beach.
* ExecutiveVeto: Music/GeorgeHarrison, who co-produced the film,
was adamant that there be no nudity in the same one used film whatsoever, even though it's about sex workers.
* PlayingAgainstType: Creator/BobHoskins as a vulnerable sad-sack, Creator/MichaelCaine as a sleazy flesh-peddler and Creator/RobbieColtrane
in ''Film/WithnailAndI''.an early dramatic role.
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* BreakawayPopHit: The movie featured "In Too Deep" Music/{{Genesis}}'', which also featured on the band's best-selling album ''Music/InvisibleTouch''. The song was written primarily by Music/PhilCollins after he was asked to write a song for this movie soundtrack, but is credited to all three members of the band. It became a hit in the U.K. and the U.S. The song is heard almost in its entirety in the middle of the movie.

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* BreakawayPopHit: The movie featured "In Too Deep" Music/{{Genesis}}'', Music/{{Genesis}}, which also featured on the band's best-selling album ''Music/InvisibleTouch''. The song was written primarily by Music/PhilCollins after he was asked to write a song for this movie soundtrack, but is credited to all three members of the band. It became a hit in the U.K. and the U.S. The song is heard almost in its entirety in the middle of the movie.
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* BreakawayPopHit: The movie featured "In Too Deep" Music/{{Genesis}}'', which also featured on the band's best-selling album ''Music/InvisibleTouch''. The song was written primarily by Music/PhilCollins after he was asked to write a song for this movie soundtrack, but is credited to all three members of the band. It became a hit in the U.K. and the U.S. The song is heard almost in its entirety in the middle of the movie.
* CastTheExpert: Creator/NeilJordan cast real prostitutes in this movie.
* DevelopmentHell: In May 2009, Creator/LarryClark announced a remake of this movie to be made by him. As of April 2019, this movie has not been remade.
* PropRecycling: The Jaguar driven by George was the same one used in ''Film/WithnailAndI''.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** The early scripting called for George to be a much older character, and Creator/SeanConnery was suggested. Although Connery admired the work of Creator/NeilJordan, and wanted to work with him, he disliked the role.
** Creator/AnthonyHopkins was offered to play Mortwell, but turned it down, because he was not right for the part.
** At one point, Creator/HandMadeFilms Producer Denis O'Brien suggested Creator/GraceJones for the role of Simone after seeing her on the poster for ''Film/AViewToAKill''.
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