The Valachi Papers (1972)

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Amedeo Nazzari, Angelo Infanti, Charles Bronson, Fausto Tozzi, Gerald S. O'Loughlin ... (see more)

Based on Peter Maas's best-selling account of Joseph Valachi's prison confessions and Senate testimony, this fascinating Mafia exposé was forced to film abroad in Italy, bowing to pressure from unexplained "accidents." As an incarcerated Valachi (Charles Bronson) recounts his employment with th... (read more)

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Unrated, 125 min.
Directed by: Terence Young
Release Date: Jan 01, 1972
DVD Release Date: Jan 03, 2006

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556 days ago

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Charles Bronson is quite amazing.

624 days ago

Lewis Jackson

Not the best portrayal of the mob on screen, but provides a good look at the inner workings of the mob through its most infamous years. Particularly good is the portrayal of Luciano, not so much as the playboy he is ofen shown as, but the quiet brood... (read more)

789 days ago

Tom Erik Høiås

pretty good mafia film, but then again everything with Charles Bronson is worth seeing, he is a man with a stone face and could play any part thrown at him. but this is a different role for him it seems. and it suits him well. good direction by Teren... (read more)

814 days ago

Jason Pimentel

A great movie. If you love mob movies, you will love this one.

901 days ago

Lev Vladimirovich

Arguably Charlie Bronson's greatest film, and that's saying an awful lot.

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