My Cousin Vinny

1992 film directed by Jonathan Lynn
Movie film Q838154
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My Cousin Vinny is a 1992 film that blends elements of comedy and courtroom drama. The movie falls under the genres of comedy film and trial film[1].

It centers on an inexperienced lawyer who takes on a high-stakes case, using humor and legal maneuvering to navigate the proceedings. The film’s structure and tone reflect its dual classification as both a comedic and legal narrative[1].

My Cousin Vinny

Summary

My Cousin Vinny is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,787 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • My Cousin Vinny received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[3].
  • My Cousin Vinny's instance of is recorded as film[4].
  • My Cousin Vinny was directed by Jonathan Lynn[5].
  • Dale Launer wrote the screenplay for My Cousin Vinny[6].
  • My Cousin Vinny's composer is recorded as Randy Edelman[7].
  • My Cousin Vinny's genre is comedy film[8].
  • My Cousin Vinny's genre is trial film[9].
  • A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Joe Pesci[10].
  • A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Ralph Macchio[11].
  • A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Marisa Tomei[12].
  • A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Mitchell Whitfield[13].
  • A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Fred Gwynne[14].
  • A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Bruce McGill[15].
  • A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Austin Pendleton[16].
  • A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Maury Chaykin[17].
  • A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was James Rebhorn[18].
  • A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Lane Smith[19].
  • A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Q708059[20].
  • A cast member of My Cousin Vinny was Raynor Scheine[21].
  • My Cousin Vinny was produced by Dale Launer[22].
  • My Cousin Vinny was produced by Paul Schiff[23].
  • My Cousin Vinny's production company is recorded as 20th Century Studios[24].
  • My Cousin Vinny's director of photography is recorded as Peter Deming[25].
  • The original language of My Cousin Vinny was English[26].
  • My Cousin Vinny was distributed by video on demand[27].

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Authorship and Creation

Producers include Dale Launer[22] and Paul Schiff[23]. My Cousin Vinny was directed by Jonathan Lynn[5]. Dale Launer wrote the screenplay for it[6]. Cast members include Joe Pesci[10], Ralph Macchio[11], Marisa Tomei[12], Mitchell Whitfield[13], Fred Gwynne[14], and Bruce McGill[15].

Publication

Publication dates include January 1, 1992[28], March 13, 1992[29], and May 28, 1992[30]. The original language of My Cousin Vinny was English[26]. Genres include comedy film[8] and trial film[9]. Recorded distribution format include video on demand[27] and DVD[31].

Reception

My Cousin Vinny received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[3]. Reviews include 6.9/10[32], 85%[33], and 68/100[34].

Why It Matters

My Cousin Vinny ranks in the top 1% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,787 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] It is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

What awards did My Cousin Vinny receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[3].

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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