The Valachi Papers

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Charles Bronson Joe Valachi

Lino Ventura Vito Genovese

Jill Ireland Maria Reina Valachi

Walter Chiari Dominick Petrilli, aka "Gap"

Joseph Wiseman Salvatore Maranzano