Sicilian associate who aids Michael's escape.
Sicilian bodyguard who protects Michael during his exile.
The central protagonist, raised by the rulers of Corinth and driven by a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother. He kills the king who is his biological father, defeats the Sphinx, becomes king, discovers the truth, blinds himself, and later wanders through modern Italy playing the flute.
Ciappelletto is a corrupt Neapolitan merchant whose life is marked by deception, violence, sexual misconduct, and blasphemy. After falling fatally ill in Germany, he deceives a Monk during confession with false claims of purity. His lies lead the public to revere him as a saint, while his plan astonishes his associates.
Appears as the devil who takes a summoner to hell after the man makes a pact to collect a debt for the devil. Also referenced in the opening ballad as the ruler of Hell who is annoyed by a piper's singing.
Carmine is Mamma Roma’s former pimp. After he marries, Mamma Roma tries to abandon prostitution and start a new life for herself and Ettore. He later forces her back into prostitution, a decision that Ettore discovers and that contributes to his return to crime and the collapse of Mamma Roma’s hopes for him.
Military figure encountered during Alec's journey through North Africa.
Pasquale Ferrante is an escaped murderer whom Lukas considers the most likely suspect in the series of killings. The suspicion arises because most of the victims were jurors at Ferrante's murder trial. The plot summary presents him as a suspected link to the murders, not as their confirmed perpetrator.
Hoagy is one of the criminals recruited for the mission to steal gold from Union territory. He travels with Clyde and the crew, whose disagreements over leadership and routes create friction during the journey. After the operation turns into a trap, he is among the group captured and sent to a labor camp.
A skilled diver nearing the end of his sentence, Ciro has spent years cultivating an oyster bed, which gives him a measure of freedom within prison life. His underwater ability makes him valuable to Col. Remy and Marpione, whose scheme depends on his skills. The summary does not say whether Ciro knowingly agrees to take part.
Primary criminal suspect targeted by police for the murder of the police chief.
A character portrayed by Franco Citti, part of the Santaniello family involved in the district's events.
Franco Citti has 58 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Godfather with 2 titles. Signature works include The Secret, Oedipus Rex, The Decameron. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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