Pay or Die!
"The Threat...and The Picture...You'll Never Forget!"
Originally released in 1960. Pay or Die! is a crime film. directed by Richard Wilson.
Starring Ernest Borgnine, Zohra Lampert, and Renata Vanni
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 27, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ernest Borgnine
as Police Lt. Joseph Petrosino
Zohra Lampert
as Adelina Saulino
Renata Vanni
as Mama Saulino
Bruno Della Santina
as Papa Saulino
Franco Corsaro
as Vito Zarillo
Robert F. Simon
as Police Commissioner
Robert Ellenstein
as Luigi Di Sarno
Howard Caine
as Enrico Caruso
Barry Russo
as Lupo Miano (as John Duke)
Vito Scotti
as Officer Simonetti
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Allied Artists Pictures
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 Bor...
Who directed Pay or Die!?
Pay or Die! was directed by Richard Wilson.
How long is Pay or Die!?
Pay or Die! has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Pay or Die! released?
Pay or Die! was released on July 27, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pay or Die!?
The main cast of Pay or Die! includes Ernest Borgnine, Zohra Lampert, Renata Vanni, Bruno Della Santina, Franco Corsaro.