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The Valachi Papers (1972)

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Plot

The year is 1962, and the gritty underworld of drug trafficking has ensnared one Joe Valachi (Charles Bronson), landing him behind bars. In the iron confines of prison, Valachi discovers a chilling truth - a bounty has been placed on his head, not by a rival, but by the formidable patriarch of his own family, Don Vito Genovese (Lino Ventura). The reason? A misguided belief that Valachi has turned traitor, becoming an informant for the law. The shadow of death looms ominously over Valachi, pushing him to the brink of desperation. An unsuccessful attempt to assassinate him in prison sends him spiralling over the edge, forcing him to shatter the sacred code of silence that binds his criminal fraternity. In exchange for his survival, Valachi himself becomes the snitch he was falsely accused of being, offering up the secrets of his dangerous family in a high-stakes bid for safety. "The Valachi Papers" is a raw exploration of betrayal, survival, and the lengths one man will go to protect his own life when cornered by the very family he once pledged loyalty to. Prepare to delve into a world where trust is a luxury and every whispered word has the power to ignite a war.

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The Valachi Papers is a crime movie featuring Charles Bronson and directed by Terence Young.

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