The Valachi Papers

1972 · 2h 5m

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.

Directed by 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