The Valachi Papers
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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.
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The Valachi Papers ≣ 1972 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-20
Top Cast
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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
Mario Pilar
Salierno
Franco Borelli
Buster
Alessandro Sperli
Giuseppe 'Joe the Boss' Masseria
Natasha Chevelev
Jane
Anthony Dawson
Federal Investigator
Fred Valleca
Buck
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Geller
- Original Score
- Armando Trovajoli, Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- The Valachi Papers
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- De Laurentiis Intermarco S.p.A., Euro-France Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Young
Stephen Geller, Massimo De Rita, Dino Maiuri, Peter Maas
Armando Trovajoli, Riz Ortolani
Aldo Tonti
Monica Finzi, Johnny Dwyre
Dino De Laurentiis, Nino Crisman, Roger Duchet
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Young
Director
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Giorgio Desideri
Costume Design
Armando Trovajoli
Original Music Composer
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Monica Finzi
Editor
Mario Garbuglia
Production Design
Johnny Dwyre
Editor
Stephen Geller
Screenplay
Roger Duchet
Producer
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Valachi Papers
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What is The Valachi Papers about?
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.
Who directed The Valachi Papers?
The Valachi Papers was directed by Terence Young.
Who stars in The Valachi Papers?
The principal cast of The Valachi Papers includes Charles Bronson, Lino Ventura, Jill Ireland, Walter Chiari, Joseph Wiseman.
When was The Valachi Papers released and how long is it?
The Valachi Papers was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Valachi Papers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Valachi Papers was composed by Armando Trovajoli, Riz Ortolani.
Is The Valachi Papers based on a book or true story?
The Valachi Papers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Maas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Valachi Papers?
The Valachi Papers holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).