Daalder had been recommended to producers Jerome Bauman, and Harold Sobel by Russ Meyer, for whom Daalder had written an unproduced script. Lead actor Derrel Maury was originally cast in the supporting role of Rodney, but later switched roles with fellow actor Rex Sikes.
Russ Meyer recommended screenwriter Daalder to producers Jerome Bauman and Harold Sobel for a role in the film.  The initial casting of Derrel Maury as Rodney was changed when he swapped roles with Rex Sikes.