Goofs:
Factual errors: Extras in the Cairo market are wearing burnooses (hooded robes). These are worn in Tunisia (where the Egyptian scenes in the film were shot), but not in Egypt. (more)

Trivia:
Originally, 20th Century Fox was to finance the film, but disputes arose between the studio and the producers over casting. In particular, Fox preferred a more well-known actress to play Katharine Clifton instead of Kristin Scott Thomas; Demi Moore was lobbying particularly hard for the role. After the producers refused to give in on a series of casting choices, Fox backed out of the film, and the project was uncertain just as production was about to begin. However, within a few weeks - during which the cast and crew stayed on in Italy without knowing if the film would be made - the film was picked up by Miramax. (more)

Filming Locations:
Cinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy (more)

Quotes:
Katharine Clifton: I wanted to meet the man who could write such a long paper with so few adjectives. (more)

Awards:
Won 9 Oscars. Another 41 wins & 37 nominations (more)