Salvation is based on an original screenplay by Kris Salvi called "Fink." In the United States, Fink is a word used to describe a narc, a rat, or an informer.
Actor Justin Thibault shed actual tears in one scene
Actor Kris Salvi used real life mob figure, Jimmy "The Weasel" Fratiano as inspiration for his character, Salvatore.
The original script "Fink" Written by Kris Salvi was originally written to take place in modern times. When Director Gabrielle Rosson came on board, She rewrote the script to take place in the 50's.
The film takes place during the summer of 1957.