Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: Several of the wooden lobster traps, including the one that Candy picks up, are missing their cement weights in the bottom on the traps, thus making them unusable. (more)

Trivia:
The film was originally to be directed by Phillip Borsos, but he died before financial backing could be secured. (more)

Filming Locations:
Bellows Falls, Vermont, USA (more)

Quotes:
Homer Wells: You're having sex with your own daughter.
Arthur Rose: Ain't nobody havin' sex with my daughter! Let me just tell you that!
Homer Wells: You're lying. Aren't you ashamed of yourself? What do you care who hears? I mean, come on. They know already, don't they? They know Mr. Rose.
Arthur Rose: And you know what your business is, boy! I know you don't wanna be in no kind of business with me! That's what I know.
Homer Wells: Yeah? Go on. Cut my clothes. I've got other clothes.
Arthur Rose: You gonna come here talkin' to me about lies and shame? Those people took you in, and that boy Wally is away at war!
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Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 28 nominations (more)