Joe Pesci and Fred Gwynne were Friends
Some of the most hilarious moments in the film come from the interactions between Judge Haller and Vinny Gambini. Vinny’s lack of understanding of courtroom procedures, his disregard for dress code, and his casual attitude continuously frustrate the judge, resulting in repeated contempt charges. However, by the trial’s end, Vinny manages to win over the stern judge, who congratulates him on his victory. Despite the on-screen tension between Joe Pesci’s Vinny and Fred Gwynne’s Judge Haller, the two actors were actually good friends in real life.
Joe Pesci And Fred Gwynne Were Friends
Austin Pendleton Had Everyone Laughing
Though Pendleton was nearly left out of the film, director Jonathan Lynn was confident his friend was ideal for the role. While Lynn knew Pendleton had a knack for comedy, he was surprised by just how hilarious Pendleton’s performance turned out to be. In an interview with Abnormal Use, Lynn admitted he had to step behind the camera to hide his laughter, calling Pendleton’s performance “the funniest moment I’ve had on any film I’ve ever made.” Whitfield also shared his reaction, saying, “I was laughing so hard my shoulders were shaking. I couldn’t control it.”
Austin Pendleton Had Everyone Laughing
