The Valachi Papers(1972)
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The Valachi Papers Synopsis
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.
The Valachi Papers (1972) is a crime and drama film directed by Terence Young, released on January 6, 1972 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Charles Bronson, Lino Ventura, Jill Ireland and Walter Chiari. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 120 ratings.
- Director:
- Terence Young
- Writers:
- Massimo De Rita, Dino Maiuri, Stephen Geller
- Producers:
- Dino De Laurentiis, Roger Duchet
- Cinematographer:
- Aldo Tonti
- Composer:
- Riz Ortolani
- Production:
- De Laurentiis Intermarco S.p.A., Euro-France Films
- Status:
- Released
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The Valachi Papers Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Terence Young, written by Massimo De Rita, Dino Maiuri and Stephen Geller, produced by Dino De Laurentiis and Roger Duchet.
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The Valachi Papers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 120 ratings.
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The Valachi Papers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Valachi Papers online?
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The Valachi Papers (1972) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Valachi Papers?
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The main cast of The Valachi Papers (1972) includes Charles Bronson, Lino Ventura, Jill Ireland, Walter Chiari and Joseph Wiseman. The film was directed by Terence Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Valachi Papers released?
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The Valachi Papers was released on January 6, 1972 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is The Valachi Papers worth watching?
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The Valachi Papers (1972) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 120 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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