Maricel Soriano popularized the song Rico Mambo by the Breakfast Club with her dance move, which she performed in several TV shows. Tito, Vic and Joey adapted the song to become the theme of this movie, titled Amoy Kabayo (horse smell), which the trio performed with Gary Valenciano.
The character of Tito Sotto refers to Juan Ponce Enrile. Sotto and Enrile figured in the 1986 Edsa Revolution, which happened during the filming of this movie. In 1987, Enrile became a senator of the Philippines, an elected position that Sotto also achieved in 1992. Both became Senate President - Enrile (the 21st) from November 17, 2008 to June 5, 2013 while Sotto (the 23rd, incumbent) starting May 21, 2018.
The characters of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey De Leon - Johnny, Eddie and Gringo - refer to the so-called Edsa Revolution heroes Juan Ponce Enrile, Fidel V. Ramos and Gringo Honason, respectively.