The Valachi papers

"While in prison Joe Valachi learns that a mob don has put a price on his head. He takes precautions to keep himself safe, but someone attempts to cut his throat. This attack sends Valachi over the edge, tempting him to break the code of silence."
"This is the true story of Joe Valachi who in 1963 before a United States Investigating Committee and a vast live television audience explained for the first time the inner workings of The Mafia. Valachi serving his third prison term was speaking from experience having been a valued member of Cosa Nostra for thirty three years, from driver to hit man he had witnessed the power struggles of the Mafia s key figures including Lucky Luciano and Vito Genovese. Charles Bronson, in one of his best performances plays Joe Valachi, fearing for his life after being given "the kiss of death" by Genovese (Lino Ventura) and a price on his head that rose from 20.000 to 100.000 after his television appearance."
"While in prison Joe Valachi learns that a mob don has put a price on his head. He takes precautions to keep himself safe, but someone attempts to cut his throat. This attack sends Valachi over the edge, tempting him to break the code of silence."@en