Mafia

The son of Vincenzo and heir to the Cortino mafia, Tony struggles between idealistic impulses and brutal realism. He narrates a blunt life philosophy in a voiceover, navigating love, loyalty, and deadly power plays. His path weaves through Las Vegas, family betrayals, and a desire to stabilize the violent world he’s inherited.

The Don and Tony’s father, born in Italy as the clumsy son of a Sicilian postman. He rises to power and endures a brutal path toward legitimacy within a criminal empire. His decisions shape the family’s fate, even as he faces mortal threats and questions of legacy.

Tony’s older brother, furious at being passed over for succession. His resentment fuels rivalries and schemes, including alliances with others in the mob world. He embodies the volatile mix of jealousy and ambition that fractures the family.

Tony’s idealistic Protestant girlfriend who becomes entangled with the family’s deadly world. She ultimately becomes President of the United States, representing a stark shift in power and a moral counterpoint to the mafia saga. Her choices test Tony’s devotion and his grasp on reality.

A femme fatale hired to distract Tony and fracture loyalties. She plays a pivotal role in driving wedges within the family and becomes involved with Joey, intensifying the intrigue and danger surrounding Tony’s ascent.

Las Vegas casino magnate who offers Tony a management opportunity and becomes a master manipulator behind the machinations that pull Tony into a deeper criminal orbit. His plans are central to the seduction and derailment of Tony’s focus.

Vincenzo’s mother, a matriarchal figure who influences family decisions and participates in pivotal moments around weddings and power consolidations. Her presence emphasizes tradition and the weight of lineage in the mafia world.

Tony’s right-hand man, loyal and pragmatic in his approach to the family’s dirty work. His role underscores the practicalities of mafia operations and the trust required to keep a fragile power structure intact.

Vincenzo’s young grandson, a symbol of the next generation’s potential for both innocence and violence. His actions culminate in a shocking act, illustrating how even the youngest can alter the family’s fate.

A surreal, cameo presence in the film’s climactic sequence, added as a parody element. Represents the film’s satirical tone and subversive humor amid noir-like violence.

A rival Don figure whose public association with brutality intensifies the blood feud. His presence sharpens the sense of danger and the necessity of strategic calculations in mob warfare.