* BoxOfficeBomb: Although the budget has never been publicly disclosed, the film grossed an abysmal (even for 1996) $220,000. It also disappeared after two weeks in theaters, which is generally the shortest amount of time theaters are contractually obligated to show a film.
* CompletelyDifferentTitle: In Brazil, the title loosely translates to ''Mistaken For a Hero''.
* ExecutiveMeddling: The original author's draft was changed so much that he sued to have his name removed.