Mitchell Gromberg who is played by Kirk Douglas, is the father of Alex Gromberg, played by Michael Douglas, and he is the father of Asher Gromberg, who is played by Cameron Douglas. The three men have the same family relations in real life. Kirk and Michael had wanted to do a film together for a long time and they finally did it. They also invited Cameron and this was his first role. Furthermore, Mitchell's wife is played by Michael's actual mother, Diana Douglas, whom Kirk divorced in 1951 but has remained good friends with.