There are contradictory reports about the fatality of a stuntman during the dangerous scene in the film, yet no published discussions of the film mention the accident, and Charlton Heston""s 1995 autobiographyIn he Arenaspecifically stated that no one was seriously injured (beyond a cut on the chin) during the filming of the scene.Atlantic Cityalso received he Best Film of 1980 Golden Lion Award at the Venice (Italy) Film Festival (shared with John Cassavetes""Gloria (1981)).But soon, I shall bring your soul back from the Underworld and our love shall once again be whole." Watching from afar, Rick quipped: "You know, a couple of years ago, this would""ve seemed really strange to me.Christopher Reeve was paid a salary of $250,000, plus $25,000 a week -- it was one of the highest salaries paid to an unknown actor for a major feature film.John: You know, Bert...forgetting studies once in a while is good for us business men.Elevator operator: Say, You! Face the front!John: This night-life is my speed, Bert Old Bean! We gotta do it often!Revolving doors from another office building spit out 20""s flappers to awaiting gentlemen.