The Valachi Papers (1972)
The Valachi Papers. Fact not Fiction.
1972 · R · 2h 5m · Crime, Drama
Genres: Crime, Drama
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
Writers: Peter Maas, Stephen Geller
Music by: Riz Ortolani, Armando Trovajoli
Cinematography: Aldo Tonti
Editor: Johnny Dwyre, Monica Finzi
Rated 6.5/10 by 117 viewers
Cast
Charles Bronson as Joe ValachiLino Ventura as Vito GenoveseJill Ireland as Maria Reina ValachiWalter Chiari as Dominick Petrilli, aka "Gap"Joseph Wiseman as Salvatore MaranzanoGerald S. O'Loughlin as Ryan, federal agentAmedeo Nazzari as Gaetano ReinaFausto Tozzi as Albert AnastasiaPupella Maggio as Letizia ReinaAngelo Infanti as Lucky LucianoGuido Leontini as Tony BenderMaría Baxa as Donna PetrilloMore like this
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