John Travolta took 500 hours of Spanish lessons in preparation for this film. When asked why, he said "just in case."
William Hurt refused to stop smoking cigarettes while shooting, and reshoots were almost scheduled. Eventually the producers decided they would have them edited out in post.
A sequel has been in the works for nearly 20 years. Travolta consistently calls it "his finest work." Expected 2020.
None of the egg orders cooked by Pansy are correct.
The bar brawl with Michael fighting with a pool cue and garbage can lid is very similar to many famous Renaissance paintings of Michael fighting Satan.