Beechum County Isn’t Real
Despite being set in Alabama, *My Cousin Vinny* was filmed in Georgia. The exterior shots, including the scene where Vinny and Mona Lisa inspect tires in front of Lucy’s Secondhand Store, were filmed in Monticello, Georgia, with the courthouse in the background being Jasper County’s Superior Court. The prison scenes were shot at Lee Arrendale Correctional Institute in Alto, Georgia. Additionally, Beechum County, where much of the film’s action takes place, is fictional and also filmed in Georgia. The Sac-O-Suds, featured in the movie, remains open in Monticello.
Beechum County Isn’t Real
Real-Life Jasper County Sheriff Mentioned in the Film
A crucial moment in establishing the young men’s innocence occurs when Vinny scribbles a note during the trial and asks Sheriff Farley to investigate something. The contents of this note remain a mystery until later in the trial, when it’s revealed that Sheriff Farley found two boys matching the defendants’ description who were arrested in Jasper County, Georgia, by Sheriff Tillman. Interestingly, Sheriff “Mack” Tillman was the real-life sheriff of Jasper County, where much of *My Cousin Vinny* was filmed. This line served as a nod of appreciation for the real-life assistance he provided during the production.
Real Life Jasper County Sheriff Mentioned In The Film
