This was named one of the most violent movies of 1990 by the National Coalition on TV Violence.
Steven Seagal wrote and performed the song "John Crow" together with Jimmy Cliff. This is the first singing appearance by Seagal.
Steven Seagal lost a labor dispute regarding the film's script. In a case brought before the Writers Guild of America, Seagal sought full credit for the script, claiming that he had rewritten 93 percent of the original draft. However, the Guild ruled in favor of Michael Grais and Mark Victor, who remain the only credited writers for the movie.