This feature film employed over 70 local New Mexicans.
The movie was funded in conjunction with New Mexico's Film Investment Program.
The film was formally announced at a press conference by the Governor of New Mexico.
Several members of the cast were non-professionals at the time.
Val Kilmer's 6,000-acre New Mexico Ranch, about half an hour northeast of Santa Fe, was used as a location to shoot several scenes for this film.
Val Kilmer, who owns and lives on a New Mexico ranch, agreed to participate in this film secondary to his work with New Mexico's Film Investment Program.
On the Cover McPhearson uses a M-47 Shotgun, but never uses this Weapon in the Film.