My Cousin Vinny is a 1992 comedy film about Vincent Gambini (played by Joe Pesci), a lawyer who tries to defend a New York couple accused of murder. Marisa Tomei won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
References[]
- In a Sesame Street sketch, Marissa Tomei reads the story of "The Banana King" to Joey and Davey Monkey. When she shows them an image of the king-turned-monkey, they claim he looks like their cousin Vinny.
- The Muppet Babies episode "My Brother Vinny" is a spoof on the film's title, with the titular character being Rizzo's famous bigger brother Vinny Linguine.
Connections[]
- Austin Pendleton plays John Gibbons
- Joe Pesci plays Vinny Gambini
- Marisa Tomei plays Mona Lisa Vito