Who plays Captain McCluskey in The Godfather?

Captain McCluskey is played by Sterling Hayden.

What are Captain McCluskey's abilities?

Captain McCluskey's abilities include law enforcement, corruption, intimidation.

Captain McCluskey has 3 mapped relationships in The Godfather. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

New York City Police Department (Employer).

Corrupt police captain who takes bribes from rival families.

Captain McCluskey — Alliance Bought Protector — Sollozzo (Al Lettieri)
The corrupt police captain protects Sollozzo in exchange for money.

McCluskey arrests Vito's bodyguards to allow Sollozzo another attempt on Vito's life and later sits with Sollozzo for a meeting.
Captain McCluskey — Conflict Corrupt Adversary — Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando)
McCluskey uses his badge as a weapon against the wounded Don.

McCluskey arrests Vito's bodyguards so Sollozzo can make a second murder attempt on Vito in the hospital.
Captain McCluskey — Conflict Killer And Victim — Michael Corleone (Al Pacino)
Killing a police captain makes Michael too dangerous to remain in New York.

Michael shoots both Sollozzo and Captain McCluskey at the arranged meeting.

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