Movie Description Two carefree pals traveling through Alabama are mistakenly arrested and charged with murder. Fortunately, one of them has a cousin who's a lawyer. When Vinny arrives in Alabama with his leather-clad girlfriend, it's a real shock for all of them! Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress--Marisa Tomei.
| Credits | | Cast: | Chris Ellis, Fred Gwynne, Mitchell Whitfield |
| Details | | Edition: | Spanish Subtitled |
Notes Estimated budget $11.9 million.
Shot at the Lee Arrendale Correctional Facility in Alto, Georgia, and in Monticello and Covington, Georgia. Filming began February 11, 1991; completed April 22, 1991. Color by Deluxe. Title design by Saxon/Ross Film Design Inc. Titles and opticals by Pacific Title.
Released theatrically in the USA March 13, 1992. Released on video October 1, 1992.
Reviewed in New York Times and Los Angeles Times on March 13, 1992.
Copyright 1992 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.
Editorial Reviews "...Tomei is a sexy, comic find..." Rolling Stone - p.42 - Peter Travers
"...MY COUSIN VINNY is easily the most inventive and enjoyable American film farce in a long time....[Tomei] gives every indication of being a fine comedian..." New York Times - p.C6 - Vincent Canby
"...Marisa Tomei has the mischievous sparkle of a born star....Pesci and Tomei make a first-rate team..." Entertainment Weekly - p.53 - Owen Gleiberman
"...PESCI's performance in MY COUSIN VINNY is something of a triumph....Tomei is so good at playing this svelte sharpie that she commandeers the screen whenever she's around..." Los Angeles Times - p.F8 - Peter Rainer
"...[Pesci and Tomei] create a quirky relationship..." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (03/27/1992)
Awards 1992Academy AwardsBest Supporting ActressMarisa Tomei
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