

The Valachi Papers
“The Valachi Papers. Fact not Fiction.”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Tubi TV | — |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About The Valachi Papers
The Valachi Papers is a 1972 English-language crime and drama film directed by Terence Young. The cast is led by Charles Bronson, Lino Ventura, Jill Ireland. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Tubi TV.
The Valachi Papers was produced by De Laurentiis Intermarco S.p.A. and Euro-France Films and made in France and Italy. It was released on January 6, 1972, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Terence Young
- Writers
- Stephen Geller
- Release date
- January 6, 1972
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- De Laurentiis Intermarco S.p.A., Euro-France Films
The Valachi Papers cast & crew
The Valachi Papers was directed by Terence Young and written by Stephen Geller.
The cast features 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, and Gerald S. O'Loughlin as Ryan, federal agent.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Armando Trovajoli, cinematography is by Aldo Tonti, and it was produced by Dino De Laurentiis and Nino Crisman.
Is The Valachi Papers worth watching?
The Valachi Papers holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 115 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, The Valachi Papers is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Valachi Papers

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

Fausto Tozzi
Albert Anastasia

Pupella Maggio
Letizia Reina

Angelo Infanti
Lucky Luciano

Guido Leontini
Tony Bender

María Baxa
Donna Petrillo
The Valachi Papers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Valachi Papers in United States?
The Valachi Papers is streaming on fuboTV, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Valachi Papers on fuboTV?
Yes — The Valachi Papers is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Valachi Papers in?
The Valachi Papers is originally in English, with audio tracks including Italian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Valachi Papers?
The Valachi Papers runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is The Valachi Papers rated?
The Valachi Papers is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 115 ratings.











