The lead actor had to be recast two days prior to shooting after he was in a motorcycle accident.
The bomb in the airport scene was referred to as "The Banana" while on set. The airport didn't like hearing the word "bomb" being broadcast over production radios.
The Apple laptop computer seen in the film was the director's personal computer, which had been used to write the movie. It was later given to editor Jay Gallentine.
The orbiting satellite was based on a small model consisting of a salt shaker with a phone jack on the top.
Production finished with 200 feet of film remaining and $300 left in the bank.