The movie's opening title card states: ''Laos, 1972''.
The movie has often been considered a cross between 'Death Wish' (1974) and 'First Blood' (1982).
The name of the gang was ''The Main Street Men''.
The film was memorable for featuring Steve Butler's classic song "Always On My Mind". Of note is that this tune is actually heard several times throughout the movie.
The name of the small country town was ''Pinesville''.