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Lot # 104 - 'The Valachi Papers' Movie Poster
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Pickup Instructions: | PICK UPS JANUARY 3RD-9:30-3:00 PM ONLY-NO ALTERATIVE DATE, USE SHIPPING IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT LIMITED PARKING-BRING HELP FOR HEAVY ITEMS |
| Start Date/Time: | 26-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 01-Jan-2026 8:43:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$5.00 |
| Highest bidder: | howard26 |
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Description :
This poster for The Valachi Papers is a gripping visual representation of organized crime history, blending documentary realism with cinematic intensity. Here's a breakdown of its significance: Title: The Valachi Papers Release Year: 1972 Director: Terence Young Produced by: Dino De Laurentiis Starring: Charles Bronson, Lino Ventura Music by: Riz Ortolani Genre: Crime / Drama / Historical Based on: The real-life testimony of Joseph Valachi before the U.S. Senate Committee investigating organized crime Organizational Chart: A detailed hierarchy of Mafia figures, including Giuseppe Masseria, Lucky Luciano, Vito Genovese, and Joseph Valachi himself—emphasizing the film’s factual foundation. Tagline: “Fact not fiction”—underscoring the movie’s basis in real events and its exposé nature. Stylized Imagery: A man in a barber chair, partially disintegrating, symbolizes betrayal, violence, and the unraveling of secrecy within the mob. Design Tone: Stark, investigative, and journalistic—more dossier than drama, reflecting the film’s serious intent. The film dramatizes Valachi’s revelations about the Mafia, offering a rare inside look at its structure and operations. It explores loyalty, fear, and the consequences of breaking omertà, the code of silence. The Valachi Papers was one of the first major films to depict the Mafia based on real testimony, paving the way for later crime dramas. The poster is a compelling artifact for collectors interested in true crime cinema and Charles Bronson’s dramatic roles. About the Film
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Dimensions : 27 in W x 41 in H
Auction History
Highest bidder is howard26
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Dec-2025 3:01:19 PM | $5.00 | howard26 |
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