The Valachi Papers
English • 1972 • 2h 5m
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Director
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorTerence Young
WriterStephen Geller
CinematographerAldo Tonti
ComposerRiz Ortolani, Armando Trovajoli
EditorJohnny Dwyre, Monica Finzi
ProducerRoger Duchet, Dino De Laurentiis
Cast
Charles Bronsonas Joe Valachi
Lino Venturaas Vito Genovese