Trivia

Vic Noto (Bronson) was cast a day before principal photography commenced(less than 12 hours) "I didn't know what the hell I was doing," he said, "nor did I EVER understand who Bronson was. I did scene by scene not even knowing what the movie was about. I didn't read the Script until three months AFTER I was wrapped. I STILL don't know who Bronson was".

The producers were unsuccessful in getting product sponsorship for the film. The only company that was interested was the manufacturer of Drakes Cakes, which would send the cast and crew a box of snacks every week. By the end of the three-month shoot, everyone had eaten enough of the snacks that when it came time to make the scene where the fat bum explodes, the fake stomach was filled with boxes and boxes of Drakes Cakes.

Mike Lackey, who starred in the film as well as doing the make-up, also created the penis. He said they made three different sizes: the little one ("The Pecker"), the medium-sized one ("The Poker") and the big one ("The Packer").

The garbage truck that Fred jumps into was also used to bring various cast members to the film's theatrical premiere.

Bill Chepil, who plays the cop, was a real NYPD officer before making this movie.

Roy Frumkes: the businessman whose face is burned off by the melting bum on the fire escape.