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Al Pacino didn't know how to drive a car prior to this film. He had to take driving lessons before he was able to drive in the race car scenes.
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The race car used by Al Pacino in the movie is a Brabham Alfa Romeo BT-45, which belonged to the Brazilian Racer José Carlos Pace, who actually drove it during the race (South African GP, in 1976) scenes.
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The wristwatch Al Pacino wears through the entire film is a white Seiko automatic chronograph, model 6139-7100.
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Sydney Pollack took the directing job on the film after his friend, actor Dabney Coleman, showed him the script. Coleman also suggested Gene Hackman for the lead role.
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