Based on the bestselling book by Peter Maas, The Valachi Papers tells the explosive true story of Joe Valachi, member of the violent Genovese crime family turned government witness. Based on real life interviews and riveting Senate testimony, the film breaks the mafia’s code of silence to expose the dark underbelly of the Cosa Nostra, including gambling, prostitution, graft, and murder. Charles Bronson stars with direction by frequent James Bond helmer Terence Young (Dr. No, From Russia with Love).
“Is it as good as The Godfather? The answer is… no, it is better.” – NBC-TV Chicago
“The movie’s life is in a series of fairly nice period pieces, some strong action sequences and the interesting Bronson performance.” – Roger Ebert
