March 13, 1992 –
20th Century Fox released the comedy My Cousin Vinny, directed by Jonathan Lynn and starring Joe Pesci, Ralph Macchio, Marisa Tomei, Mitchell Whitfield and Fred Gwynne on this date.
Director Jonathan Lynn actually has a law degree and insisted the film’s legal proceedings be realistic. In fact, many attorneys and law professors have praised the film for its accurate depiction of trial strategy and courtroom procedure, especially with regards to presenting expert witnesses at trial. Additionally, the film has been screened at some law schools to illustrate courtroom procedures.
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