The Valachi Papers (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1972, The Valachi Papers is a drama and crime film directed by Terence Young, running about 125 minutes. “The Valachi Papers. Fact not Fiction.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Valachi Papers stars Charles Bronson as Joe Valachi, Lino Ventura as Vito Genovese, Jill Ireland as Maria Reina Valachi and Walter Chiari as Dominick Petrilli, aka "Gap", among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Valachi Papers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Valachi Papers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Valachi Papers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Valachi Papers (1972)?
- In US, The Valachi Papers is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Valachi Papers worth watching?
- The Valachi Papers holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Valachi Papers?
- The Valachi Papers stars Charles Bronson, Lino Ventura, Jill Ireland, Walter Chiari and Joseph Wiseman.
- When was The Valachi Papers released?
- The Valachi Papers was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.