: Before George C. Scott took the role, the lead was turned down by Steve McQueen .
: The film was shot in actual adult porn establishments throughout Hollywood to capture an "unflinching realism" of the late 1970s scene. hardcoremovie
An interesting feature of the film (1979) is that its star, George C. Scott , reportedly hated the filmmaking experience so much that he only agreed to finish the project if director Paul Schrader promised to never direct actors again. : Before George C
