 The construction shown in the film as taking place across the street from Stanley's apartment (which, according to the movie dialogue, is located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan near Columbia University and the Juilliard School) is actually real-life footage of the early construction of the World Trade Center.The film was initially rated "X", but was changed to "R" after MGM agreed to two minor cuts.The movie was a box office flop and resulted in MGM dropping Don Johnson.