Cannon Films offered Hooper a contract to direct three films.
His career began in 1987, working for Cannon Films.
Cannon Films was incorporated on October 23, 1967.
The production rights were given to Cannon Films, which cut the budget in half to $17 million.
It was last film released by Cannon Films.
The film was distributed in the United States by Cannon Films.
By the end of the 1980s, Cannon Films had faded from prominence, and Norris's star appeal seemed to go with it.
Cannon Films has just acquired the American distribution rights.
The film did a great deal to help the reputation of the fledgling Cannon Films, who financed the movie.
It was released theatrically by Cannon Films on August 28, 1983.