The Valachi Papers

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.

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

Pupella Maggio

Letizia Reina

Angelo Infanti

Lucky Luciano