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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Dale Launer (written by)
Release Date:
13 March 1992 (USA)
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Tagline:
Rambo. Terminator. Indiana Jones. Vinny Gambini. more
Plot:
Bill and Stan are mistaken for murderers while on vacation, and Bill's family sends his cousin to defend them for his first case as a lawyer. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 3 wins
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1 nomination
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Joe Pesci | ... | Vincent 'Vinny' Gambini |
 | Ralph Macchio | ... | William 'Billy' Gambini |
 | Marisa Tomei | ... | Mona Lisa Vito |
 | Mitchell Whitfield | ... | Stan Rothenstein |
| Fred Gwynne | ... | Judge Chamberlain Haller |
 | Lane Smith | ... | D.A. Jim Trotter, III |
 | Austin Pendleton | ... | John Gibbons |
 | Bruce McGill | ... | Sheriff Dean Farley |
| Maury Chaykin | ... | Sam Tipton |
| Paulene Myers | ... | Constance Riley (as Pauline Meyers) |
| Raynor Scheine | ... | Ernie Crane |
| James Rebhorn | ... | George Wilbur |
 | Chris Ellis | ... | J.T. |
| Michael Simpson | ... | Neckbrace |
| Lou Walker | ... | Grits Cook |
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MPAA:
Rated R for language.
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Runtime:
120 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:L |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Canada:14A |
Chile:14 |
Finland:S |
France:U |
Germany:6 |
Norway:15 |
Spain:T |
Sweden:7 |
UK:15 |
USA:R |
Singapore:PG
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Trivia:
The misunderstanding between Vincent Gambini and Judge Haller regarding the two "utes" was in fact a real conversation between Joe Pesci and director Jonathan Lynn, who then decided that it should be added to the movie's script.
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Factual errors: In the courtroom scene when Gambini "rests" the defense's case, prosecutor Trotter then makes a motion to dismiss all charges (which presumably is granted since the defendants are subsequently released). This never would have happened. The defense would never have rested their case but would've instead made a motion for Judgment of Acquittal since the evidence cannot prove the defendants' guilt. Further, even if the defense (through neglect or incompetence) failed to file the aforementioned motion, the prosecution would never have allowed the defense to rest their case but would have filed a motion to dismiss to prevent the case from going to the jury.
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Quotes:
Mona Lisa Vito:
Don't you wanna know why Trotter gave you his files?
Vinny Gambini: I told you why already.
Mona Lisa Vito: He has to, by law, you're entitled. It's called disclosure, you dickhead! He has to show you everything, otherwise it could be a mistrial. He has to give you a list of all his witnesses, you can talk to all his witnesses, he's not allowed any surprises.
[Vinny has a blank look on his face]
Mona Lisa Vito: They didn't teach you that in law school either?
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Vinny Gambini: I told you why already.
Mona Lisa Vito: He has to, by law, you're entitled. It's called disclosure, you dickhead! He has to show you everything, otherwise it could be a mistrial. He has to give you a list of all his witnesses, you can talk to all his witnesses, he's not allowed any surprises.
[Vinny has a blank look on his face]
Mona Lisa Vito: They didn't teach you that in law school either?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Double Cross (1994)
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Soundtrack:
DON'T LOOK AT MY SHADOW
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FAQ
Why did Vinny tell Judge Haller that his name was Jerry Gallo?Why were the two "yoots" driving in Alabama on their way from New York to California? Isn't that waaay out of their way?
How does Vinny know so much about the differences between GM's similar-looking cars?
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A couple of Yankee youths take a trip to the deep south and find themselves being charged for murder . Thankfully one of the youths has a cousin who's a lawyer
Did I say thankfully ?
I'm not a big fan of comedies since the premise usually over stays it's welcome by at least half an hour , but screenwriter Dale Launer has crafted a very funny , well paced script that succeeds because of the amount of obstacles for the characters . Lawyer Vincent Gambini is warned by the judge to get a suit , so he gets a suit only to find there's an obstacle in the way . Vincent stays at a hotel , but there's an obstacle in staying there . Every time a character the audience feels for looks like they're going to get a lucky break ( Vincent especially ) another obstacle appears barring their way . A superlative example of pacing a script . Launer has also written things that at first appear throwaway at the time like eating grits at a diner but then incorperates them into the plot later on . Not only that but Launer has written a script with gags that are both credible and funny , even the skit involving possible sexual abuse in prison ( They'd have to be one of course ) isn't as silly as it could have been
The cast are pretty good too with Joe Pesci showing that he's just as good as a comedy leading man as he is at playing Italian American wiseguys . Let's see you in another movie sometime quick Joe . I'm not sure if Marisa Tomei really deserved her Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role here but if the choice was between her and Vanessa Redgrave I'm glad the Oscar voters made the choice . The only real problem with the casting is that it's impossible to believe the short middle aged Vincent would have a hot leggy girlfriend like Mona in real life . But maybe I'm just jealous ?