Guide Note: My Cousin Vinny is a comedy starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei. Joe Pesci plays Vincent Gambini, a New York City attorney who must defend his cousin, played by Ralph Macchio. The cousin and friend are wrongfully accused of stealing from a convenience store in a fictional town in Alabama. Tomei played the role of the Vincents girlfriend, Mona Lisa Vito, and won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance.
Fast Facts:
- Directed By: Jonathan Lynn
- Starred Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, Mitchell Whitfield, and Fred Gwynne.
- Release Date: March 13, 1992
- This film was Fred Gwynn's final film appearance.
- Lorraine Bracco was first choice for the part of Mona Lisa Vito, but she declined.