The movie had never been released on any home video format until Kino/Scorpion released it on DVD and Blu-ray in November 2021.
The character of reporter Lou Friedlander was inspired by writer and real life reporter Jimmy Breslin.
This was the first film that director 'John G Avildsen' directed after his Academy Award Best Picture winning Rocky (1976). Publicity for the picture described it as "Rocky (1976) on points" and "A female Rocky (1976)".
Dustin Hoffman was interested in playing the role of Lou Friedlander but could only work on the film by way of his First Artists company.
The movie was filmed entirely on location in New York City.