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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1972-01-06
Languageen
Runtime2h 5m
Production

De Laurentiis Intermarco S.p.A., Euro-France Films

6.5(120)
•1972•2h 5m

The Valachi Papers

"The Valachi Papers. Fact not Fiction."

CrimeDrama

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.

Writing & Screenplay
Stephen Geller
Cinematography
Aldo Tonti

Principal Cast

38 credited
Charles Bronson
Charles BronsonJoe Valachi
Lino Ventura
Lino VenturaVito Genovese
Jill Ireland
Jill IrelandMaria Reina Valachi
Walter Chiari
Walter ChiariDominick Petrilli, aka "Gap"
Joseph Wiseman
Joseph WisemanSalvatore Maranzano
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Gerald S. O'LoughlinRyan, federal agent
Amedeo Nazzari
Amedeo NazzariGaetano Reina
Fausto Tozzi
Fausto TozziAlbert Anastasia
Pupella Maggio
Pupella MaggioLetizia Reina
Angelo Infanti
Angelo InfantiLucky Luciano

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