* AdaptationDisplacement: The plot of the film is inspired by an obscure AlternateHistory novel by Welsh actor Emlyn Williams called ''Headlong''.
* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: Creator/JohnGoodman gets to show off his musical talents twice by performing splendid covers of "Good Golly, Miss Molly" and "Duke of Earl".
* QuestionableCasting: Creator/JohnHurt AND ''Creator/PeterOToole'' in a comedy together??
** Who both comported themselves - O'Toole especially - [[StiffUpperLip with class and wit]].
* RetroactiveRecognition: Camille Coduri (Miranda) disappeared for ten years until she re-emerged on British TV as [[Series/DoctorWho Jackie Tyler]].