Al Lettieri

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Characters played by Al Lettieri

Sollozzo — The Godfather (1972)

Drug trafficker who attempts to assassinate Vito.

Rudy Butler — The Getaway (1972)

A ruthless henchman involved in the bank robbery who kills his partner Frank. He attempts to double-cross Doc but survives being shot. He kidnaps Fran Clinton to track the McCoys, leading to a violent confrontation and his eventual death during a shootout at a hotel.

Santiago — McQ (1974)

Santiago is a local narcotics dealer whom McQ suspects of involvement in the police shootings and the missing cocaine. He organizes a team that hijacks the drug shipment using disguised laundry trucks, confronts McQ after the theft, and reveals that corrupt officers replaced the cocaine with powdered sugar before the robbery.

Frank Renda — Mr. Majestyk (1974)

Frank Renda is a notorious mob hit man whose transport escape leaves him in Vince Majestyk's custody. After learning his charges have been dropped, he rejects Gene Lundy's advice to flee and dedicates himself to killing Vince, attacking his farm, friends, and workers before becoming hunted and dying in the final confrontation.

Miller — Pulp (1972)

Miller is an American man who initially claims to be a college professor and is mistaken by Mickey King for Gilbert's representative. After apparently dying in a hotel bathtub, he returns disguised as a Catholic priest, kills Preston Gilbert, later shoots King at a grave, and is finally killed when King runs him down with a truck.

Frank Barella — Flatfoot in Hong Kong (1975)

Rizzo's trusted partner in the Hong Kong narcotics investigation.

Gutierrez, Mexican Policeman — The Deadly Trackers (1973)

Gutierrez is a Mexican policeman who encounters the injured and temporarily blinded Sheriff Sean Kilpatrick during the pursuit. He tries to take the sheriff to a doctor and challenges the wisdom of continuing the journey. His presence highlights the sheriff’s lack of authority in Mexico while also placing him in a practical, uneasy relationship with the determined lawman.

Vince Fargo — The Don Is Dead (1973)

Vince Fargo is Tony Fargo's brother and an accomplice in Frank Regalbuto's heroin deal. He joins Tony and Frank in the criminal operation, which leads to a violent shootout after a snitch alerts the police. Vince survives the failed deal with the other participants.

Career Overview

Al Lettieri has 29 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Flatfoot with 1 titles. Signature works include Mr. Majestyk, Flatfoot in Hong Kong, House of Pleasure for Women. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
29
Birth Date
1928-02-24
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q558492), public domain (CC0).