Character Relationship Map: Capone

Characters

• Al Capone (played by Ben Gazzara) — protagonist
• Johnny Torrio (played by Harry Guardino) — protagonist
• Frank Nitti (played by Sylvester Stallone) — supporting
• Iris Crawford (played by Susan Blakely) — supporting
• Frankie Yale (played by John Cassavetes) — supporting
• Big Jim Colosimo (played by Frank Campanella) — supporting
• Dion O'Banion (played by John Orchard) — supporting
• Jack McGurn (played by Carmen Argenziano) — supporting
• Hymie Weiss (played by John Davis Chandler) — supporting
• Robert E. Crowe (played by George Chandler) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Johnny Torrio → Dion O'Banion (Conflict Territorial Rival)
• Johnny Torrio → Big Jim Colosimo (Professional Employer)
• Al Capone → Robert E. Crowe (Conflict Antagonist)
• Al Capone → Jack McGurn (Professional Hitman)
• Al Capone → Hymie Weiss (Conflict Enemy)
• Al Capone → Dion O'Banion (Conflict Rival)
• Al Capone → Big Jim Colosimo (Conflict Target)
• Al Capone → Frankie Yale (Professional Recruiter)
• Al Capone → Iris Crawford (Romantic Lover)
• Al Capone → Frank Nitti (Professional Bodyguard)
• Al Capone → Johnny Torrio (Professional Mentor)

Story Analysis

The rise and fall of Chicago mob boss Al Capone during Prohibition

Plot Progression

1. The Rise of a Scarred Hoodlum
2. Territory Wars and Bloodshed
3. Ascendancy to Power
4. Reign of Terror and Personal Loss
5. The Inevitable Fall