Who is Sollozzo in The Godfather?

Drug trafficker who attempts to assassinate Vito.

Who plays Sollozzo in The Godfather?

Sollozzo is played by Al Lettieri.

Sollozzo's abilities include drug trafficking, negotiation, violence.

Sollozzo has 5 mapped relationships in The Godfather. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Sollozzo — Alliance Drug Business Ally — Philip Tattaglia (Victor Rendina)
The Tattaglias provide muscle and political cover for Sollozzo's drug trade.

Sollozzo has the support of the Tattaglia family in his narcotics operation.
Sollozzo — Alliance Bought Protector — Captain McCluskey (Sterling Hayden)
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.
Sollozzo — Conflict Mortal Enemy — Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando)
The drug deal refusal triggers Sollozzo's murder attempt on the Don.

Vito refuses to back Sollozzo's narcotics trade and is subsequently gunned down by two of Sollozzo's assassins.
Sollozzo — Conflict Killer And Victim — Michael Corleone (Al Pacino)
Michael's first killing publicly pulls him into the family business.

Michael arranges a meeting with Sollozzo and shoots him dead with a gun smuggled by Clemenza.
Sollozzo — Conflict Targeted Mole — Luca Brasi (Lenny Montana)
Sollozzo sees through Brasi's cover and has him eliminated.

Luca Brasi is killed while attempting to become a mole in Sollozzo's operation.