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The Valachi Papers (1972)

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.

Released Jan. 6, 1972 125 min 17+

Genres: Crime, Drama

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Production Companies: De Laurentiis Intermarco S.p.A., Euro-France Films

Country: Italy
Production Countries: France, Italy
Languages: English, Italian

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125 min
Jan. 6, 1972
Released
R / 17+