The Valachi Papers(1972)
“The Valachi Papers. Fact not Fiction.”
Overview
When Joe Valachi has a price put on his head by Don Vito Genovese, he must take desperate steps to protect himself while in prison. An unsuccessful attempt to slit his throat puts him over the edge to break the sacred code of silence.
Director
Terence Young
Studio
De Laurentiis Intermarco S.p.A.
Cast
Charles Bronson
as Joe Valachi
Lino Ventura
as Vito Genovese
Jill Ireland
as Maria Reina Valachi
Walter Chiari
as Dominick Petrilli, aka "Gap"
Joseph Wiseman
as Salvatore Maranzano
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
as Ryan, federal agent
Amedeo Nazzari
as Gaetano Reina
Fausto Tozzi
as Albert Anastasia
Pupella Maggio
as Letizia Reina
Angelo Infanti
as Lucky Luciano
Guido Leontini
as Tony Bender
María Baxa
as Donna Petrillo
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
Italian
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
De Laurentiis Intermarco S.p.A. • Euro-France Films
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Where can I watch The Valachi Papers?▼
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What is The Valachi Papers about?▼
When Joe Valachi has a price put on his head by Don Vito Genovese, he must take desperate steps to protect himself while in prison. An unsuccessful attempt to slit his throat puts him over the edge to break the sacred code of silence.
Who directed The Valachi Papers?▼
The Valachi Papers was directed by Terence Young and released in 1972. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is The Valachi Papers?▼
The Valachi Papers has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in The Valachi Papers?▼
The cast of The Valachi Papers includes Charles Bronson as Joe Valachi, Lino Ventura as Vito Genovese, Jill Ireland as Maria Reina Valachi, Walter Chiari as Dominick Petrilli, aka "Gap", Joseph Wiseman as Salvatore Maranzano and more.
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