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Find Me Guilty (2006)

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Movie Info


Genre

Drama, Action

Release Date

March 17, 2006 (Limited)

MPAA Rating

R

Duration

125 min.

Production Budget

$13 millions

Studio

Yari Film Group Releasing

Official Site

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REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Nothing's perfect, but it's worth seeing.    Readers  Be the 1st!

Cast and Crew


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

  • 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.

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Vin Diesel
Find Me Guilty - Premiere - Arrivals
Mar 14, 2006
Vin Diesel
Find Me Guilty - Premiere - Arrivals
Mar 14, 2006

MOVIE REVIEWS BY CRITICS

“..well-crafted..”
by Michael Phillips [Chicago Tribune]
“..will probably find small theatrical audiences in North America..”
by Kirk Honeycutt [The Hollywood Reporter]
“..worthwhile viewing for anyone who likes gangsters, courtrooms, and what happens when the two are brought together..”
by James Berardinelli [ReelViews]