Mafia

A mafia heir who opens with a car bombing that reveals his grim worldview. He climbs from the Las Vegas casino floor to the throne of a crime empire, balancing loyalty, love, and brutal ambition. His pursuit of vengeance and control tests his ideals and the cost of leadership, culminating in a sweeping consolidation of the family business.

The Sicilian-born patriarch whose survival after a near-fatal attack sets the path for his son Tony’s rise. He navigates violence and diplomacy to secure his lineage, ultimately naming Tony his successor. His life embodies the violent fusion of tradition and ambition that drives the dynasty.

Tony’s idealistic Protestant girlfriend who becomes President of the United States. Her relationship with Tony tests loyalty and peace against a backdrop of world politics. Her transformation from personal partner to global political figure anchors the film’s broader stakes.

A femme fatale hired to distract Tony as part of a broader plot to destabilize his focus. Her presence introduces manipulation and erotic intrigue into the family’s political machinations. She embodies the seductive threats that complicate loyalty and ambition.

Tony’s older brother and rival who resents being passed over for leadership. His actions reflect the internal fracture of the family as ambition clashes with kinship. He embodies the danger of succession disputes within a criminal dynasty.

Vincenzo’s mother and a matriarchal figure who anchors family loyalties. She aids Tony at pivotal moments, navigating tradition and strategy to influence the empire’s course. Her presence highlights the role of elder generations in shaping the criminal lineage.

Tony’s right-hand man, a loyal enforcer who helps settle the family’s accounts. He embodies the organized-crime muscle behind the empire’s operations. His steady presence underscores the routine violence that sustains power.

The 5-year-old grandson who dramatically becomes a pawn in the power struggle, culminating in a shocking act of violence. His innocence juxtaposed with brutal outcomes emphasizes the cost of the family feud. The scene of his payoff marks a turning point in the succession saga.