My Cousin Vinny is a comedy crime movie that was released in 1992 in the Philippines. The movie features two New Yorkers who are accused of murder in rural Alabama and seek help from their loud-mouthed lawyer cousin with no trial experience. Directed by Jonathan Lynn and written by Dale Launer, it stars Joe Pesci, Ralph Macchio, and Marisa Tomei, and has won one Oscar among other accolades.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “My Cousin Vinny” took place in several locations in Georgia, USA, including Eatonton, Monticello, Gainesville, Alto, and Covington. The filming dates ranged from February 11 to April 22, 1991.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Joe Pesci | Vinny Gambini |
| Ralph Macchio | Bill Gambini |
| Marisa Tomei | Mona Lisa Vito |
| Mitchell Whitfield | Stan Rothenstein |
| Fred Gwynne | Judge Chamberlain Haller |
| Lane Smith | Jim Trotter III |
| Austin Pendleton | John Gibbons |
| Bruce McGill | Sheriff Farley |
| Maury Chaykin | Sam Tipton |
| Raynor Scheine | Ernie Crane |
| James Rebhorn | George Wilbur |
| Chris Ellis | J.T. |
| Michael Simpson | Neckbrace |
| Lou Walker | Grits Cook |
| Kenny Jones | Jimmy Willis |
| Thomas Merdis | Man in Town Square |
| J. Don Ferguson | Guard #1 |
| Michael Genevie | Guard #2 |
| Jeff Lewis | Deputy #1 |
| Ron Leggett | Deputy #2 |
| Aubrey J. Osteen | Deputy #3 |
| Larry Shuler | Hotel Clerk |
| Suzi Bass | Woman |
| Michael Burgess | Prison Van Driver |
| Bill Coates | Bailiff |
| Jill Jane Clements | Courtroom Clerk |
| Muriel Moore | Juror #1 |
| Bob Penny | Juror #2 |
| Adam Boster | Young Punk (uncredited) |
| Timothy Aaron Styles | Juror (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Joe Pesci played the character of Vinny Gambini in the movie.
- Ralph Macchio portrayed Bill Gambini.
- Marisa Tomei, who performed as Mona Lisa Vito, won an Oscar for her performance.
- Mitchell Whitfield played the character of Stan Rothenstein.
- Fred Gwynne portrayed Judge Chamberlain Haller.
- The character of Jim Trotter III was played by Lane Smith.
- Austin Pendleton portrayed John Gibbons.
- Bruce McGill played the character of Sheriff Farley.
- Sam Tipton was portrayed by Maury Chaykin.
- Paulene Myers performed as Constance Riley.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Eatonton, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.3267997
- Longitude: -83.3884961
- Place ID: ChIJa_be6RmX9ogRPVt8Zh4ubU8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Eatonton, GA 31024, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Monticello, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.3048479
- Longitude: -83.6832289
- Place ID: ChIJqScseCIi9IgRKQJOP4YvNMs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Monticello, GA 31064, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Gainesville, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 34.2978794
- Longitude: -83.8240663
- Place ID: ChIJseinWA1fX4gROdScxQxkHFA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Gainesville, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Alto, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 34.4673222
- Longitude: -83.5737843
- Place ID: ChIJeVJ4O7-sWIgR50sOw9bgPP0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alto, GA 30510, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Covington, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 33.5967815
- Longitude: -83.8601827
- Place ID: ChIJKS8e4H8z9IgRvtxN-b8BuvE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Covington, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
