Locke's character introduces herself as Lynn Halsey-Taylor from Warren, Ohio, a reference to the famous distributor of drinking fountains. None of the advisors to Clint Eastwood wanted him to do this film. They did not think it was funny or that audiences would get it. It ended up being a huge hit and inspired a money making sequel. Clint Eastwood's boxing coach for the film was Al Silvani, who used to train Jake LaMotta, and had recently had prepared Sylvester Stallone for Rocky (1976). ...[Read Story ]