Caliber 9

Freshly released from prison, Piazza is wary, calculating, and eager to clear his name while avoiding entanglement with the Americano's crew. He uses cunning and manipulation to navigate threats, disguising his true intent behind a veneer of innocence. His willingness to orchestrate complex schemes to recover the money reveals a ruthless streak in the pursuit of self-preservation.

A powerful American launderer who commands a feared criminal network and demands the return of the stolen money. He rules with violence and intimidation, testing loyalty and punishing those who falter. His grip on the operation ends when a calculated ambush removes him from power.

The Americano's volatile right-hand man, Rocco enforces brutal discipline, eliminating money couriers and anyone who disobeys. He embodies ruthless loyalty and a willingness to kill to preserve the crew's interests. His actions propel the body count and escalate the conflict.

Nelly is Piazza's go-go dancer girlfriend who buys into the crisis of missing money, believing Piazza stole it. She secretly collaborates with her lover to seize the money for themselves, showing calculated risk-taking and a willingness to betray Piazza. Her role threads romantic attachments into a web of deceit.

The blind old godfather and last remaining capo who commands respect despite aging, maintaining authority over the old guard. He is a target of aggression as loyalties shift, and his murder marks a turning point in the power balance. His presence frames calls for obedience within the crime family.

Chino is the steadfast godfather who refuses to abandon the old guard and maintains a fragile balance of power. Though loyal, his authority is challenged, culminating in a deadly confrontation. His willingness to protect Vincenzo's legacy adds a tragic dimension to the criminal world.

Luca is Nelly's secret lover who conspires with Nelly to syphon the money from Piazza. He betrays Piazza by orchestrating the theft, only to be killed by Rocco after Piazza defeats him in a confrontation. His actions hinge on desire and betrayal as the plot tightens.

A law enforcement official who attempts to use Piazza as an informant to further investigations, illustrating the tension between crime and the police. His presence adds pressure and a potential route for the protagonist's downfall or redemption.