The Valachi Papers Blu-Ray

The Valachi Papers is based on mafia boss Joe Valachi's revelations in Peter Maas's best-selling biography and at a sensational congressional hearingand tells the story of one man's brutal journey through the ranks of the Cosa Nostra and a betrayal that would reveal the secrets of the Mafia to the whole world. Terence Young (From Russia with Love) skillfully depicts the secret world of violent gangsters in this elegant European co-production, which benefits from thrilling action, an unaffected central performance by Charles Bronson (Breakout), and impressive ensemble performances by Lino Ventura (The Medusa Touch), Joseph Wiseman (The Garment Jungle), and Jill Ireland (The Valdez Horses). INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES High-resolution remaster Original English and Italian mono soundtracks Audio commentary with film historian Paul Talbot, author of Bronson's Loose! The Making of the Death Wish Films and Bronson's Loose Again!Death Wish films and Bronson's Loose Again! In the Makeup Room (2021, 18 min): renowned makeup artist Giannetto De Rossi recounts his time on The Valachi Papers Reviewing the Evidence (2021, 35 min): screenwriter Stephen Geller shares personal anecdotes about the production Valachi: The Violent Era (1972, 7 min): archival documentary featuring interviews on location with director Terence Young and actor Charles Bronson Footage from the set (1972, 2 min): rare behind-the-scenes footage capturing the filming of a key scene The Valachi Hearings (1963, 18 min): archival footage from Joseph Valachi's original testimony before Senator John L McClellan's congressional committee on organized crime American movie trailer German movie trailer American TV spot American radio spot Image gallery: advertising and promotional material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian audio track

Languages: English, Italian

Subtitles: English