Ridley Scott Almost Directed   Originally, *Alien*’s Ridley Scott was set to helm the film.

Keanu Wasn’t First Choice   Charlie Sheen, Johnny Depp, and Val Kilmer were considered first.

Swayze Did His Own Stunts   He performed 55 skydives and cracked ribs surfing

The Film Had Weird Titles   Early names: *Johnny Utah* and *Riders on the Storm*

RHCP’s Kiedis Played a Surfer   Anthony Kiedis appeared as a neo-Nazi wave rider.

 Invented a New Camera Technique   The foot chase used a revolutionary "pogo cam.

Fake Australia, Real Danger   The "50-year storm" was filmed in Oregon, not Australia.