Sullivan vehemently objects to the publicity entourage and the luxury van: "Look! I""m trying to find trouble.It shows we""re awake and not dunking our heads in the sand like a bunch of ostriches.I want this picture to be a commentary on modern conditions, stark realism, the problems that confront the average man.The man was African-American (later identified as Ben) - he pushed Barbara inside to protect her, locked the door, and assured her (with a tire-iron in his hand):"It""s all right.With a production budget of $50 million, and box-office gross receipts of $28 million (domestic) and $82 million (worldwide).