Director Jonathan Lynn Observed a Murder Trial Firsthand
Director Jonathan Lynn, who holds a law degree, went the extra mile to ensure legal accuracy in *My Cousin Vinny*. He attended a murder trial in Monticello, Georgia, which significantly influenced the courtroom scenes and introduced him to phrases that made their way into the film. “Some of the lines in the [Vinny trial] came directly from that trial,” Lynn revealed. This included the unique pronunciation of “heinous” as “high-a-nus” by Lane Smith, who played the district attorney, and the reference to “our little old ancestors” in the opening statement.
Director Jonathan Lynn Observed A Murder Trial Firsthand
Car in Question Appears During Trial Recess
You might need to watch the film a few times to catch this subtle detail that supports the innocence of Stan and Bill. Blink, and you’ll miss it! While Vinny and Mona Lisa are discussing her photos in a restaurant during a trial recess, a mint green convertible with a white roof can be seen driving by in the background. Recall that during Mona Lisa’s testimony, she identifies a car with similar features to the defendants’ 1964 Buick Skylark convertible as a mint-green 1964 Pontiac Tempest. Later in the film, it’s revealed that two men matching the defendants’ descriptions were arrested in a stolen green Pontiac Tempest. Could this be a hint at the getaway car?
Car In Question Appears During Trial Recess
