The Valachi Papers (1972)
Genre: Crime / Drama
Duration: 125 minuten
Alternative title: Cosa Nostra
Country:
France / Italy
Directed by: Terence Young
Stars: Charles Bronson, Lino Ventura and Jill Ireland
IMDb score:
6,4 (5.035)
Releasedate: 6 January 1972
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
The Valachi Papers plot
"The Valachi Papers. Fact not Fiction."
When Joe Valachi (Charles Bronson) is given a prize by Don Vito Genovese (Lino Ventura), he must take drastic steps to protect himself while in prison. After a failed attempt to cut his throat, he freaks out and breaks the sacred code of silence.
Actors and actresses
Joe Valachi
Vito Genovese
Maria Reina Valachi
Dominick Petrilli, aka "Gap"
Salvatore Maranzano
Ryan, federal agent
Gaetano Reina
Albert Anastasia
Letizia Reina
Lucky Luciano
Reviews & comments
Quentin
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- 10202 messages
- 8562 votes
Nice film, nice music by renowned Riz Ortolani. Bronson and Ventura play well, but 'mandatory number' Ireland and various supporting roles are not so convincing. Undecided between 3 and 3.5*.
By the way, there is a very extensive, long documentary on the Dutch DVD, something that is not indicated on the cover.
Translated from Dutch · View original
scorsese
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- 13232 messages
- 11124 votes
Reasonable film about a prisoner who is unsure of his life and gives testimony in exchange for protection. Entertainingly told with long flashbacks that reveal both the personal story of the prisoner and the rise of the cosa nostra. The casting doesn't work equally well everywhere. Not a bad film, but there are better ones within the mafia genre.
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AngelicV
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- 949 messages
- 1138 votes
Strong film about the Cosa Nostra and the mutual relationships within it. Valachi gradually exposes the entire structure. Bronson and Ventura good in their roles. The whole thing is quite intense, especially for those years.
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