Due to his illness at the time of shooting, Jirí Sovák turned down the part of Zásinek, eventually played by Waldemar Matuska.
Jirina Bohdalová and Iva Janzurová were considered for the part of Merry Widow, eventually played by Drahomíra Hofmanová.
"All My Compatriots" and "All Good Citizens" are alternate titles for All My Good Countrymen (1969).