The budget was partially raised by encouraging 374 people to put up £1,000 as an investment. As an incentive, they were guaranteed their names on the credits and also the chance to appear in the film as extras.
Brian Blessed committed to the project immediately after reading the script, although he had to wait three years before the financing fell into place.
The film soundtrack is by John Wetton, called 'Chasing the deer', from Blueprint records, 1989. Catalogue number BP282CD.
The film takes place in 1746.