 With the help of Wall Street brother-in-law N. Norman Muller, Shah mounted the film---now called "Rivals"---via investments from members of the Muttontown and Hampshire country clubs of Long Island, a process undertaken by Muller who had membership at both venues.Shah was able to set a cast that included Joan Hackett, Robert Klein, and Scott Jacoby in the leading roles.The film was shot in and around New York City, and was distributed by Avco Embassy in 1972.