The Valachi Papers
1972, English. Directed by Terence Young.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Terence YoungDirector
- Charles BronsonJoe Valachi
- Lino VenturaVito Genovese
- Jill IrelandMaria Reina Valachi
- Walter ChiariDominick Petrilli, aka "Gap"
- Joseph WisemanSalvatore Maranzano
- Gerald S. O'LoughlinRyan, federal agent
- Amedeo NazzariGaetano Reina
- Fausto TozziAlbert Anastasia
- Pupella MaggioLetizia Reina
- Angelo InfantiLucky Luciano
- Guido LeontiniTony Bender
- María BaxaDonna Petrillo
Details
- Released
- 6 January 1972
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Stephen Geller
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What The Valachi Papers is based on
The Valachi Papers is based on The Valachi Papers (1968) by Peter Maas.
1968
The Valachi Papers
By Peter Maas
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The Valachi Papers: quick answers
Is The Valachi Papers worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Valachi Papers?
The Valachi Papers runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Valachi Papers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Valachi Papers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Valachi Papers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Valachi Papers is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Valachi Papers on?
The Valachi Papers is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Valachi Papers?
If you liked The Valachi Papers, try Convict, Gotti, Al Capone.
Who directed The Valachi Papers?
The Valachi Papers (1972) was directed by Terence Young and stars Charles Bronson, Lino Ventura, Jill Ireland.
What is The Valachi Papers based on?
The Valachi Papers is based on The Valachi Papers (1968) by Peter Maas.