Find Me Guilty (2006)
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Find Me Guilty (2006)

Genre
Drama, Action
Release Date
March 17, 2006
Studio
Yari Film Group Releasing
Official Site
http://www.findmeguilty.com/
Genre
Drama, Action
Release Date
March 17, 2006
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
125 minute(s)
Production Budget
13
Studio
Yari Film Group Releasing
Official Site
http://www.findmeguilty.com/
Director
Sidney Lumet
Producer
Sidney Lumet, T.J. Mancini, Bob DeBrino, Vin Diesel, Robert Greenhut, George Zakk
Screenwriter
Sidney Lumet, T.J. Mancini, Robert J. McCrea
Starring

"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.