Gregory Peck said this was the least favorite of his movies. He regarded it as a potboiler and a step backward for his career after starring in The Gunfighter (1950).
According to a biography Gregory Peck himself authorized, during filming he had an affair with Barbara Payton.
Gregory Peck was reluctant to make this film because of the actors and director. However, according to Michael Ansara, Peck remained very professional, asking for retakes when he thought a scene was not good.
Gregory Peck had sleeping problems at night during shooting and reportedly took many Seconal tablets.