Donald Cammell, fascinated by Apache legends, came up with the film's title: the phrase "white of the eye" described those who look too closely into the eye of violence and how being a witness leaves a mark upon the viewer.
Despite the films tremendous critical praise it did poorly at the box office upon release. Over the years "White of the Eye" has developed an underground following, though the film has yet to be released on DVD in the US.
The Detective says to Paul that they know of four people who have bought tires with tracks matching those at a murder scene and Paul is one of them. Paul then asks "What about those other four?" when he should say "What about those other three?"
Mike Desantos: Goddamn, I knew he'd come by. I knew you'd come by. I just knew it. I saw this whole place on television. On this tv I've got in my head.