According to Richard Lester, it was a series of mistakes (which he cannot say) that got this film nominated for an Academy Award.
Filmed over two Sundays in 1959 at a cost of 70 pounds, including 5 pounds for the rental of a field.
Edited by Richard Lester and Peter Sellers in a bedroom at the actors house.
Was blown up to 35mm for theatrical release and printed on light red tinted film stock, resulting in a sepia effect when the film was projected.