- Bad Export for You: The film was heavily edited and received a different ending for the U.S. release, which was panned by critics.
- Box Office Bomb (outside of France): Budget, 80 million French Francs (roughly $14 million or €11.5 million). Box office, $3,580,882.
- Creator Backlash: Not only did Rosanna Arquette's affair with Jean-Marc Barr help end her marriage to James Newton Howard, she also hated the finished product (typical comment about the movie: "I see that scene and I want to vomit").
- Creator Killer: One of a handful of 1988/1989 filmsnote that caused the Weintraub Entertainment Group to implode right out of the gates, and one of the movies that ended Coca-Cola's control over Columbia and caused their merger with Tristar and Sony.
- Fake Nationality: Jean Reno, a Frenchman of Spanish descent, plays Enzo, an Italian freediver.
- Foreign Re-Score: Well, American Re-Score - In all other countries Eric Serra's score remains intact. As of July 2021, Bill Conti's music hasn't been officially released.
- Keep Circulating the Tapes: The American version is only available on VHS and Laserdisc in the United States (both with 4x3 pan and scan transfers) and is currently out of print.
- Romance on the Set: Rosanna Arquette had an affair with Jean-Marc Barr. Not only did this result in the breakup of her marriage to film composer (including two of her own movies!) James Newton Howard, but the affair was short-lived.
- What Could Have Been: Luc Besson was initially unsure of whom to cast in the main role of Mayol. He initially offered the role to Christopher Lambert and Mickey Rourke and even considered himself for the role until someone suggested Jean-Marc Barr. He also considered Mel Gibson.
- Write What You Know: Luc Besson was a former diver.
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