The Valachi Papers (1972)
- 6.5
- 125 mins
- Crime, Drama
Storyline
When Joe Valachi (Charles Bronson) has a price put on his head by Don Vito Genovese (Lino Ventura), 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.—Richard Jones
Plot Keywords
prisoner, prison life, adult, mobster, police officer, rival, gripping, suspenseful, gritty, car, street, city, home, cell, fight for justice, serendipity, coincidence, greed, motivation, evil, revenge, 1970s
Short Review
We're not involved enough to really care that much about Joe Valachi, and the movie becomes a series of high points on the road to a labored conclusion.
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