 Don Enright, the son of "Private Lessons" co-producer Dan Enright, was a co-producer on the film.It was directed by Noel Black, who had found success in 1968 with the thriller "Pretty Poison".Phoebe Cates, star of the 1982 hit "Fast Times at Ridgemont High", was cast in the lead role, while Betsy Russell was cast in a supporting role.