Truth, Justice and the Gambini Way.|Mar. 13, 1992|USA|120 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Crime
Description: *My Cousin Vinny* (1992) is a classic comedy film available in English with a resolution of 720p. Here’s an overview of its storyline:
While traveling through Alabama in their mint-green 1964 Buick Skylark convertible, two college students from New York, Bill Gambini and Stan Rothenstein, stop at a convenience store. They accidentally shoplift a can of tuna and leave. Shortly after, the store clerk is robbed and killed, and the two are arrested for the murder. Due to circumstantial evidence and a misunderstood confession related to the shoplifting, Bill is charged with first-degree murder, and Stan is charged as an accessory.
Bill’s mother suggests they seek help from his cousin, Vinny Gambini, a newly licensed personal injury lawyer from Brooklyn with no trial experience. Vinny, accompanied by his fiancée, Mona Lisa Vito, agrees to take the case. Despite his lack of courtroom expertise, Vinny manages to convince the trial judge, Chamberlain Haller, that he is qualified. However, his ignorance of standard courtroom procedures and his abrasive attitude lead to repeated contempt charges.
Vinny’s poor performance at the preliminary hearing prompts Stan to fire him in favor of the public defender, John Gibbons, who turns out to be nervous and ineffective, worsening the case. Despite these setbacks, Vinny’s sharp and aggressive questioning style during cross-examination begins to turn the tide. His newfound knowledge, such as the cooking time of grits, helps expose flaws in the prosecution’s timeline, restoring his clients’ trust in him.
The film combines humor and legal drama, showcasing Vinny’s unconventional yet effective approach to defending his clients.
Cast director: Jonathan Lynn
Cast actor: Joe Pesci, Ralph Macchio, Marisa Tomei, Mitchell Whitfield, Fred Gwynne, Lane Smith, Austin Pendleton, Bruce McGill, Maury Chaykin, Paulene Myers
Original name: My Cousin Vinny