The Sicilian Clan

A hot-headed thief who orchestrates his escape from custody with the help of the Manalese clan and lobbies for a high-stakes jewel heist. He learns security details while imprisoned and leverages that knowledge to pursue a bold plan. His impulsive nature clashes with the clan’s more patient pragmatism.

Patriarch of the Manalese clan, a seasoned and ruthless organizer who coordinates his sons and son-in-law. He menaces with quiet authority and relentlessly pursues the loot while maintaining family loyalty. His decisions propel the heist and ultimately bring him into direct conflict with Sartet.

French wife of Vittorio’s elder son, who cares for Sartet and becomes entangled in the criminal plot. She shares a complex, intimate bond with Sartet, which amplifies the stakes of the plan. Her presence embodies the tension between affection and allegiance within the scheme.

An alcoholic ex-pilot recruited to assist the Manalese with the heist. He travels to Paris to help and eventually drives the hijacked plane’s dramatic descent. His unreliable past contrasts with his crucial role in the operation.

A veteran gangster who has spent years in New York and accompanies Vittorio to inspect the security regime. He develops the core plan to steal the jewels en route, blending street-smarts with international connections. His experience anchors the operation’s feasibility.

The elder son of Vittorio who helps assess security in Rome and participates in the family’s criminal ventures. He represents the next generation within the clan, balancing filial duty with criminal ambition. His involvement tightens the clan’s grip on the plan.

Younger son of Vittorio, part of the Manalese family network. He embodies the family’s integrated approach to crime, contributing to the scheme from within the inner circle. His presence underscores the clan’s multi-generational cohesion.

Daughter of Vittorio, wife of Luigi. She represents the family’s extended ties and the domestic sphere intersecting with crime. Her role highlights how the mafia’s reach touches even the next generation.

Vittorio’s son-in-law and Teresa’s husband, a member of the inner circle who participates in the family’s schemes. His presence emphasizes the cross-generational and in-law bonds within the clan.

Wife of Vittorio, part of the family unit whose loyalty and influence help sustain the clan’s operations. Her position within the household reinforces the clan’s stability and social reach.

Roger Sartet’s sister who becomes a key informant during the investigation and attempts to warn Sartet of danger. Her actions reflect the personal networks that influence the criminal plot.

An English insurance man whose kidnapping and replacement play a critical role in the jewel protection plan. His presence enables the criminals to manipulate security procedures during transport.

Art photographer and forger of papers who creates the fake identities necessary for the heist. His craft is a crucial, though shadowy, element of the operation.

The detective inspector who tracks the fake identities and follows the telephone trail to arrest Vittorio. He represents the law’s steady pressure against the clan’s schemes.