It originally starred Sam Shepard as Peter (after Christopher Walken shot a few scenes, but was determined not to be right for the role), Maureen O'Sullivan as Diane, and Charles Durning as Howard.
Inițial, Peter era interpretat de Sam Shepard (după ce Christopher Walken a filmat câteva scene, dar s-a stabilit că el nu era potrivit pentru rol), Diane de Maureen O'Sullivan și Howard de Charles Durning.