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The Valachi Papers

1972·Movie·R·125 min·6.5(115)

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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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United StatesfuboTV, Tubi TV
GermanyStudiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR PlayCanal VOD, Orange VOD, Amazon Video
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
BrazilOldflix

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
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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

Charles Bronson

Joe Valachi

Lino Ventura

Lino Ventura

Vito Genovese

Jill Ireland

Jill Ireland

Maria Reina Valachi

Walter Chiari

Walter Chiari

Dominick Petrilli, aka "Gap"

Joseph Wiseman

Joseph Wiseman

Salvatore Maranzano

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Ryan, federal agent

Amedeo Nazzari

Amedeo Nazzari

Gaetano Reina

Fausto Tozzi

Fausto Tozzi

Albert Anastasia

Pupella Maggio

Pupella Maggio

Letizia Reina

Angelo Infanti

Angelo Infanti

Lucky Luciano

Guido Leontini

Guido Leontini

Tony Bender

María Baxa

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.

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