Pay or Die! (1960)
The Threat...and The Picture...You'll Never Forget!
A beautifully rendered, fact-based crime film about a crusading Italian policeman battling Black Hand extortionists in New York’s Little Italy is back on the big screen. In addition to Ernest Borgnine’s brilliantly sensitive portrayal as Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino, this engrossing picture is deftly photographed by Lucien Ballard, beautifully scored by David Raksin with a stellar supporting cast including Zohra Lampert and Alan Austin. Literate, suspenseful and emotionally moving, this memorable film remains the definitive depiction about the emergence of the Mafia in America.
Director: Richard Wilson
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: July 27, 1960
Cast
- Ernest Borgnine - Police Lt. Joseph Petrosino
- Zohra Lampert - Adelina Saulino
- Renata Vanni - Mama Saulino
- Bruno Della Santina - Papa Saulino
- Franco Corsaro - Vito Zarillo
- Robert F. Simon - Police Commissioner
- Robert Ellenstein - Luigi Di Sarno
- Howard Caine - Enrico Caruso
- Barry Russo - Lupo Miano (as John Duke)
- Vito Scotti - Officer Simonetti
Screenplay
Music: David Raksin
Cinematography: Lucien Ballard
Editing: Walter Hannemann
Production: Allied Artists Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
little italy
More Films by Director: Richard Wilson
More Films in Genre: Crime
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pay or Die! about?
- A beautifully rendered, fact-based crime film about a crusading Italian policeman battling Black Hand extortionists in New York’s Little Italy is back on the big screen. In addition to Ernest Borgnine’s brilliantly sensitive portrayal as Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino, this engrossing picture is deftly photographed by Lucien Ballard, beautifully scored by David Raksin with a stellar supporting cast including Zohra Lampert and Alan Austin. Literate, suspenseful and emotionally moving, this memorable film remains the definitive depiction about the emergence of the Mafia in America.
- Who directed Pay or Die!?
- Pay or Die! was directed by Richard Wilson.
- Who stars in Pay or Die!?
- Pay or Die! stars Ernest Borgnine, Zohra Lampert, Renata Vanni, Bruno Della Santina, Franco Corsaro, Robert F. Simon.
- How long is Pay or Die!?
- Pay or Die! has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Pay or Die!?
- Pay or Die! is a Crime film.
- Where was Pay or Die! produced?
- Pay or Die! was produced in United States of America.