
Movie Info
Genre
Drama, ActionRelease Date
March 17, 2006 (Limited)MPAA Rating
RDuration
125 min.Production Budget
$13 millionsStudio
Yari Film Group ReleasingOfficial Site
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Cast and Crew
Director
Sidney LumetProducer
Sidney Lumet, T.J. Mancini, Bob DeBrino, Vin Diesel, Robert Greenhut, George ZakkScreenwriter
Sidney Lumet, T.J. Mancini, Robert J. McCreaStarring
- Vin Diesel as Jackie DiNorscio
- Peter Dinklage
- Linus Roache
- Ron Silver
- Annabella Sciorra
- Alex Rocco
- Josh Pais
- Domenick Lombardozzi
Movie Story
"Find Me Guilty" is based on the true story of Giacomo "Jackie Dee" DiNorscio (Vin Diesel). After years of federal investigation, 20 members of the New Jersey Lucchese crime family are brought to court on 76 charges of various crimes. Already in the midst of serving a 30-year sentence, Jackie is offered an opportunity to shorten his time by testifying against many of his closest friends. But Jackie refuses to betray his "family," and goes so far as to defend himself in what will ultimately become the longest criminal trial of its time.
At first daunted by the complicated politics of the courtroom, Jackie comfortably takes over the spotlight, insisting "I'm no gangster... I'm a gagster." With his sheer determination and unconditional loyalty, Jackie never fails to surprise even those most skeptical of his intentions.
After 21 months, the Lucchese trial became the longest in U.S. criminal history, and has continued to stand out over the years as a unique moment in courtroom history, featuring 20 defendants, 20 defense attorneys, and unusually extensive summations; one defense lawyer's closing statement ran for 5 days alone. At times hilarious and at times deeply serious, the trial and Jackie's subsequent experiences at this crucial moment in the history of criminal prosecution culminated in one of the most shocking and remarkable verdicts in American judicial history.







