Movie
The Valachi Papers
Released: January 6, 1972 (1972)
Runtime: 125 minutes
Genres: Crime, Drama
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Amedeo Nazzari as Gaetano Reina
Age at release: 64
- Pupella Maggio as Letizia Reina
Age at release: 61
- Joseph Wiseman as Salvatore Maranzano
Age at release: 53
- Lino Ventura as Vito Genovese
Age at release: 52
- Charles Bronson as Joe Valachi
Age at release: 50
- Gerald S. O'Loughlin as Ryan, federal agent
Age at release: 50
- Fausto Tozzi as Albert Anastasia
Age at release: 50
- Walter Chiari as Dominick Petrilli, aka "Gap"
Age at release: 47
- Jill Ireland as Maria Reina Valachi
Age at release: 35
- Angelo Infanti as Lucky Luciano
Age at release: 32
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- Arny Freeman as Warden (uncredited)
Age at release: 63
- Fred Valleca as Buck
Age at release: 59
- Anthony Dawson as Federal Investigator
Age at release: 55
- Steve Belloise as Winnie (uncredited)
Age at release: 53
- Nestore Cavaricci as Prisoner with Valachi (uncredited)
Age at release: 47
- Alessandro Sperli as Giuseppe 'Joe the Boss' Masseria
Age at release: 46
- Guido Leontini as Tony Bender
Age at release: 44
- Mario Pilar as Salierno
Age at release: 44
- Frank Gio as Frank (uncredited)
Age at release: 42
- Angelo Boscariol as Gangster (uncredited)
Age at release: 40
- Joe Don Baker as Irish member of Valachi gang (uncredited)
Age at release: 35
- Bruno Di Luia as Luciano's Henchman (uncredited)
Age at release: 28
- María Baxa as Donna Petrillo
Age at release: 25
- Franco Borelli as Buster
Age at release: Unknown
- Natasha Chevelev as Jane
Age at release: Unknown
- John Alarimo as Steven Ferrigno (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Calogero Azzaretto as Man of the clan (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Giacomo De Michelis as Augie (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Alfonso Giganti as Wedding party guest (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
- Ron Gilbert as Prison Guard (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown