The film was dedicated to the memory of Anne Ramsey who died of throat cancer. At the end of the end credits, there is a caption that reads: "Anne Ramsey 1927 - 1988. This was to be Anne Ramsey's last film. All of us in the cast and crew are saddened by her death and are very honored to have worked with this outstanding actress."
One of Anne Ramsey's final acting roles before her death on August 11, 1988.
The film was also known as "The River Pirates".