The Valachi Papers

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19722h 5m6.5(120 votes)

CrimeDrama

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. It stars Charles Bronson, Lino Ventura, and Jill Ireland. The film runs for 2 hours 5 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 120 votes.

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Director

Terence Young

Cast

Charles Bronson

Joe Valachi

Lino Ventura

Vito Genovese

Jill Ireland

Maria Reina Valachi

Walter Chiari

Dominick Petrilli, aka "Gap"

Joseph Wiseman

Salvatore Maranzano

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Ryan, federal agent

Amedeo Nazzari

Gaetano Reina

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Where can I watch The Valachi Papers?

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Who stars in The Valachi Papers?

The Valachi Papers stars Charles Bronson, Lino Ventura, Jill Ireland, and Walter Chiari, and was directed by Terence Young.

How long is The Valachi Papers?

The Valachi Papers has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes.

When did The Valachi Papers come out?

The Valachi Papers was released in 1972.

What genre is The Valachi Papers?

The Valachi Papers is a crime and drama film.

Is The Valachi Papers worth watching?

The Valachi Papers holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.