The Valachi Papers

"The Valachi Papers. Fact not Fiction."

1972 2h 5m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 122

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Synopsis

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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.

“The Valachi Papers. Fact not Fiction.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Terence Young
Writers: Stephen Geller
Languages: Italian, English
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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54 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Italian, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Terence Young, shot by Aldo Tonti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Armando Trovajoli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Monica Finzi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Charles Bronson and Lino Ventura and Jill Ireland carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The Valachi Papers. Fact not Fiction.".

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The take

Terence Young directs. Aldo Tonti behind the camera. Armando Trovajoli scores. Monica Finzi cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian, English.

Trivia

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154 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Italian, English.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
4Directed by Terence Young, shot by Aldo Tonti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Armando Trovajoli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Monica Finzi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Charles Bronson and Lino Ventura and Jill Ireland carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "The Valachi Papers. Fact not Fiction.".
9IMDB entry: tt0068341 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.