Pay or Die! (1960)

Name: Pay or Die!
Genre: Crime
Released: 1960
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Ernest Borgnine, Zohra Lampert, Renata Vanni, Bruno Della Santina, Franco Corsaro

1h 51m United States of America

Crime

Plot

A gripping crime drama set in New York's Little Italy, this film chronicles the relentless efforts of an Italian policeman confronting Black Hand extortionists. Ernest Borgnine delivers a powerful performance as Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino, capturing the character's determination and vulnerability. The film showcases Lucien Ballard's striking cinematography and features an evocative score by David Raksin. With a strong supporting cast, including Zohra Lampert and Alan Austin, it balances tension and emotional depth, solidifying its status as a landmark portrayal of the Mafia's rise in America.

Cast

Ernest Borgnine Zohra Lampert Renata Vanni Bruno Della Santina Franco Corsaro Robert F. Simon Robert Ellenstein Howard Caine Barry Russo Vito Scotti John Marley Alan Austin Sheryl Deauville Delia Salvi Margarita Cordova