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The Valachi Papers

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Brooklyn mob soldier Joseph Valachi (Charles Bronson) gives the government a history of the Mafia from 1929 to 1961.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 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. Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 30, 2019 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy A satisfying slice of Mafia mayhem. Rated: 3/4 Nov 7, 2021 Full Review John Hofsess Maclean's Magazine The film has neither subtlety nor depth and acting, with Charles Bronson in the starring role, earnest but dull. Oct 9, 2019 Full Review Ed Travis Cinapse Valachi wasn't biting off of The Godfather. To the contrary, they were developed almost in tandem. One just happened to become one of the greatest motion pictures ever created, and a global phenomenon. The other happened to be The Valachi Papers. Nov 6, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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S R It had some engaging moments at the beginning, but devolved into stupidity. An interesting Neo-noir attempt with a mafia focus. Saw on movies! Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/30/25 Full Review thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme mesmo com o charles bronson, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/26/25 Full Review Audience Member Fairly bland mobster flick. Based on a true, fascinating story, with a very cool Bronson, this had the unfortunate luck of coming out in conjunction with Godfather and being completely buried by it. If it had more room to breathe, it might not feel as derivative... Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/20/20 Full Review delysid d this is a cool gangster movie that reminded me alot of the godfather. like most bronson movies its not perfect Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/28/18 Full Review Audience Member Très bon film par rapport à la mafia italienne. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member An ultra-violent, early-era mob flick depicting feuding families in hues of splattered, dripping, oozing blood red. The story unfolds around Bronson and his rise through the ranks, while eventually having to decide whether or not to turn stoolie when pegged as a rat. With enough gunfire to make even Sam Peckinpah jealous, "The Valachi Papers" makes for one enjoyable but gory ride. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Brooklyn mob soldier Joseph Valachi (Charles Bronson) gives the government a history of the Mafia from 1929 to 1961.
Director
Terence Young
Producer
Dino De Laurentiis
Screenwriter
Stephen Geller
Production Co
Dino De Laurentiis Company, Euro-France Films
Rating
PG
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 10, 2006
Runtime
2h 5m