The Valachi Papers
Jan 06 1972
•2h 5m
•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.
Cast
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Charles Bronson
Joe Valachi
Lino Ventura
Vito Genovese
Jill Ireland
Maria Reina Valachi
Walter Chiari
Dominick Petrilli, aka "Gap"
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