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1992 · 119 min · R

My Cousin Vinny

Directed by Jonathan Lynn · Comedy, Drama

My Cousin Vinny (1992) is a Comedy film, directed by Jonathan Lynn set in Alabama during the 1990s. It runs 119 minutes and is rated R.

A courtroom, with a comedic tone.

Composer
Randy Edelman
Cinematography
Peter Deming
Cast
Ralph MacchioJoe PesciMarisa TomeiMitchell WhitfieldFred GwynneLane SmithAustin PendletonBruce McGill

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Alabama
Setting
Rural
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Courtroom
Tone
Comedic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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