The movie was filmed on a working cattle ranch near Tyler, Texas.
Brad Wilson was a popular DJ on local radio in the Dallas-Fort Worth area when he worked on the film.
The original title of the screenplay was "The Wranglers" and was a tribute to the writer's favorite film, "The Rounders" starring Glenn Ford. The original script concerned a stolen horse. When the new producer came on board, the script was rewritten.
Lois Frizzell who portrayed Kate was the daughter of Country Music legend, Lefty Frizzell and was married to the star, Brad Wilson.
The producer and co-star, Charlie McCafferty was the founder of the North Fort Worth Historical Society.