Don Vito Corleone — The Godfather Character Profile

About Don Vito Corleone

Founding patriarch of the Corleone crime family, known for wisdom and traditional values.

Don Vito Corleone — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Diplomacy, Strategic leadership, Intimidation, Business acumen

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 9/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 9.5/10

Character Facts

Played by

Marlon Brando

Appears in

The Godfather (1972)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Don Vito Corleone — Family Father — Michael Corleone (Al Pacino)

  Patriarch and reluctant heir relationship.

• Don Vito Corleone — Family Adoptive Father — Tom Hagen (Robert Duvall)

  Adoptive father and legal advisor dynamic.

• Don Vito Corleone — Power Boss — Clemenza (Richard S. Castellano)

  Don and veteran caporegime bond.

• Don Vito Corleone — Power Boss — Luca Brasi (Lenny Montana)

  Don and primary enforcer relationship.

• Don Vito Corleone — Conflict Rival Don — Cuneo (Rudy Bond)

  Independent family head and peer rival.

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