Chuck Conners gained 15 lbs of muscle to play the role of Chris.
The film was shot over the span of 15 days in South Jersey and Philadelphia. Some featured locations include "Fitness Works Gym" in South Philadelphia, "Pantry 1" in Erial, NJ, and "Alpha Pool Halls" in West Philadelphia.
Joe Raffa was 19 when he wrote the screenplay. He was 20 when the film finished post production.