Trivia: Like in most western films made by John Ford, real Native Americans were used and were paid union scale.
Trivia: Josh Brolin cut his hair with a knife in order to accentuate Tom Chaney's unkempt look.
Trivia: When Charlton Heston first arrives at the Flatiron Ranch, some ranch hands recognize the pack-horse that Heston is leading, and they call the horse by name: "Bright Eyes." A year later, Heston appeared in the first "Planet of the Apes" movie, where he himself is nicknamed "Bright Eyes" by Dr. Zira.
Trivia: The first of 37 cartoons produced for Warner Brothers by the newly formed DePatie-Freleng Enterprises (producer David H. DePatie and director Friz Freleng). The studio became best known for creating The Pink Panther.
Trivia: Robert Patrick plays Matt Damon's father in the movie, even though in real life he's only 12 years older than Damon.
Trivia: Sybil Danning plays Jenny, the mother of Johnny (Leif Garrett). In real life, Danning is only nine years older than Garrett.
Trivia: This film is based on a true story; but, of course, much dramatic license is taken with the facts. For example, while the movie depicts Lola shot in the chest (either by Willie Boy or by herself), the real-life "Lola" was shot in the back by the posse that was chasing them. Also, while the movie depicts Sheriff Cooper gunning down Willie Boy at the end, the real-life Willie Boy committed suicide by his own hand.
Trivia: This was Harry Carey Sr.'s last film. It was also the only film to have both Harry Carey Sr. And his son, Harry Carey Jr., star. They did not have any scenes together.
Trivia: When Lola tickles Stan whilst trying to retrieve the deed in the hotel bedroom, you can see Lola laughing. This was not scripted; Stan Laurel's hysterical laughing was so infectious that Sharon Lynn could not conceal her laughter.
Trivia: Even though John McIntire plays Robert Ryan's father in the movie, he was only two years older than Ryan.
Trivia: Ward Bond (born 1903), who played Big Dan Halliday, was only two years older than Joseph Cotten (born 1905), who played his son Daniel.
Trivia: Christopher Lee's only western.
Trivia: When Caleb attempts to leave the gang for the first time, just as he gets to the bus station you can see a cinema behind him that is playing Aliens (1986). Near Dark was released a year after Aliens and it shares most of the same cast. The director of Near Dark, Kathryn Bigelow, was also married to Aliens director James Cameron at the time. (00:22:28)
Trivia: Although Carroll Baker plays George Peppard's mother in this film, she was only three years his senior.