Cast of My Cousin Vinny

Joe Pesci plays Vincent 'Vinny' Gambini, a fast-talking, street-smart lawyer from Brooklyn who takes on his first high-profile case to defend his cousin in a murder trial.

Ralph Macchio portrays William 'Billy' Gambini, Vinny's timid, young cousin who finds himself wrongly accused of murder in a small Alabama town.

Marisa Tomei takes on the role of Mona Lisa Vito, Vinny's resourceful and knowledgeable girlfriend who unexpectedly becomes a key asset in his legal defense strategy.

Mitchell Whitfield plays Stan Rothenstein, Billy's friend who also faces charges in the murder trial and relies on Vinny's unorthodox legal expertise for their defense.

Fred Gwynne portrays Judge Chamberlain Haller, the no-nonsense and stern judge overseeing the murder trial, who often clashes with Vinny's unconventional courtroom tactics.

Lane Smith takes on the role of Jim Trotter III, the confident and skilled prosecutor who presents a formidable opponent to Vinny in the courtroom.

Austin Pendleton plays John Gibbons, the public defender initially assigned to Billy's case, who later steps aside to let Vinny take the lead in the defense.

Bruce McGill portrays Sheriff Farley, the local law enforcement officer who arrests Billy and Stan, setting off the chain of events that lead to their murder trial.

Maury Chaykin plays Sam Tipton, a key witness in the murder trial whose testimony becomes a focal point in the efforts to prove Billy and Stan's innocence.

Paulene Myers as Constance Riley, the no-nonsense and strict motel owner who becomes entangled in the legal drama surrounding Billy and Stan's case.

Raynor Scheine portrays Ernie Crane, a local mechanic whose expertise in automotive knowledge becomes unexpectedly crucial in the murder trial.

James Rebhorn plays George Wilbur, the District Attorney in the small Alabama town where the murder trial takes place, presenting a formidable challenge to Vinny's defense.