- Cut Song: John Barry also wrote a song based on the main theme, entitled "Close Your Eyes", specifically for the movie. Although a demo exists with Barry accompanying Sarah Brightman on piano, the song failed to make the final cut.
- Romance on the Set: Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard fell in love while working on the movie and subsequently had two children together, Hanna and Walker.
- Uncredited Role: Mel Brooks was executive producer of the film, but received no credit for his participation.
- What Could Have Been:
- Many actresses were considered candidates for the role of Frances Farmer including Anne Archer, Kim Basinger, Blythe Danner, Susan Dey, Patty Duke, Mia Farrow, Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Goldie Hawn, Glenda Jackson, Diane Keaton, Liza Minnelli, Susan Sarandon, Cybill Shepherd, Sissy Spacek, Meryl Streep and Natalie Wood.
- Jessica Lange asked Bob Fosse to direct, but he wasn't interested.
- Mel Brooks first offered directing duties to David Lynch, following on the success of The Elephant Man. Lynch considered it, but ultimately declined.
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