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1) Actor Olivier Galfione was acting simultaneously in two films - "The Metro Chase" and Franco Zeffirelli's "Callas Forever." The productions coordinated his shooting schedule which resulted in him shuttling back and forth between Paris and Bucharest. On one occasion, the two productions were filming a block away from each other in Paris.

2) On her days off, Tara Lipinski practiced skating in preparation for her upcoming Stars On Ice tour.

3) Although they played adults, Lindsay Felton (Alex) and Jessica Plumley (pickpocket Yvette) were only 16 years old at the time of filming.

4) Director Dennis LaValle pulled double-duty by acting as pickpocket Maurice.

5) Cast and crew nicknamed Boom Operator Laurent Boisumeau "The Male Model."

6) Jason Padgett's (Daniel) parents were in Paris during the shooting and appeared as extras at the Bistro.

7) The scene where Zac and Paul DeVilliers are tied up was actually filmed in actor Olivier Galfione's apartment.

8) Actor John Hooper (Seth) is the brother of Make-Up Artist Melynda Hooper. Actress Carolyn Fallin (Sarah Monroe) is the wife of Director of Photography C.W. Fallin.

9) The production's wrap party was a dinner cruise down the Seine.

10) Christopher Plumley (Zac) played video games between takes. Tara Lipinski (Natalie) worked crossword puzzles.

11) The character of Mr. Stamm was named after a beloved former science teacher of 2nd A.D. Michael Plumley. the metro chase

12) Writer Leslie Plumley incorporated actual events from a family vacation in Paris into the story. These include the pickpocket incident in the Metro (which actually did involve two males and a female), the lost Metro ticket situation, and the continual proffering of free food to Christopher from vendors. the metro chas

13) This was very much a "Plumley family" project. Mother Leslie Plumley wrote and produced. Father Gene was executive producer. Oldest brother Michael was 2nd A.D. Sister Jessica played pickpocket Yvette. Middle brother Matthew was an extra. And youngest brother Christopher played the lead role of Zac. the metro chase

14) The score was composed by Carl Verheyen, lead guitarist for Supertramp. the metro chase