Did you know director Jonathan Lynn had to literally hide behind the scenes because Austin Pendleton had him laughing too hard? Or that imprisoned extras improvised such vulgar remarks they couldn't be included? Get ready to be surprised by all sorts of incredible secrets behind the classic comedy My Cousin Vinny in this can't-miss deep dive!
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - A Pedigreed Director at the Helm 01:41 - Writing the Script 02:07 - Casting the Lead Roles 02:37 - Legal Accuracy 03:00 - Vinny's Learning Disability Was Cut from Script 03:24 - Behind Bars 03:45 - Fooled Ya! 04:03 - The Infamous "Two Yutes" 04:22 - Mona Lisa's Character Breaks Convention 04:47 - Oscar-Winning Turn Almost Spoiled 05:07 - Shooting in a Small Southern Town 05:28 - Stifled Laughter on Set 05:49 - Continuity Errors and Goofs 06:26 - Cut Scenes About Bill's Mother 06:44 - Owl Interactions Simply Dumb Luck 07:09 - Lasting Legal Legacy 07:53 - Outro
Even if you've seen the beloved fish-out-of-water legal laugh riot countless times, you likely don't know the whole story behind its creation and clash of cultures in the courtroom. We've uncovered shocking revelations like how Screenwriter Dale Launer originally imagined Robert De Niro in the lead role, before Joe Pesci ultimately landed the career-defining part with his natural comedic talent.
There are hilarious lost moments too, like Joe Pesci clutching his brand new Oscar trophy in the opening shot of one scene the day after his massive 1991 Best Supporting Actor upset win. You'll hear set stories like director Jonathan Lynn literally hiding from star Austin Pendleton to contain belly laughs at his perfectly tongue-tied performance that steal the show. We've got the full scoop on casting decisions, legendary scenes being born from unscripted real-life conversations, and even confessions to logical gaps that still nag the creators decades later despite the film's rabid cult fandom.
Marisa Tomei also opens up about the shocking Oscar legend sparked by presenter Jack Palance potentially reading the wrong Best Supporting Actress winner (spoiler alert - she really did merit the out-of-nowhere victory, it was no fluke). And Tomei isn't the only award winner letting behind-the-scenes secrets fly about bringing this masterclass in culture clash court comedy to life. Through behind-the-scenes pictures, illuminating commentary from the creators, untold trivia and candid confessions from A-listers, this is the My Cousin Vinny deep dive fans have been craving with a twist of hilarious irreverence fitting the film itself.
So tune in to see this Hollywood story told like never before, hilariously divulging all the incredible hidden moments and little-known facts that made one of history's funniest legal movies possible. Whether you're a fan who's already seen the flick countless times or have yet to witness the brilliance of a green lawyer's comedic courtroom failings firsthand, our special insider peek pulls back the curtain in ways sure to surprise and delight viewers of all kinds.
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