Directors Randal Kleiser (Grease) and Martha Coolidge (Real Genius) developed the screenplay with Director, Traci Hays.
Intense research was conducted by Director, Traci Hays, at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London.
Dayo Okeniyi spoke his native language, Yoruba, in the film.
The lion tattoo on Tau's shoulder was designed by actor Dayo Okeniyi.
Lions Among Men is the largest production to shoot on Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, California.