"Don" Vito Corleone is the head of a New York mafia 'family.' His beloved son Michael has just come home from the war, but does not intend to become part of his father's business. Not given a choice, the business of the family is just like the head of the family, kind and benevolent to those who give respect, but gives in to ruthless violence whenever anything stands against the good of the family. An up and coming rival of the Corleone family wants to start selling drugs in New York, and needs the Don's influence to further his plan. A clash of old world values and the new ways will exact a terrible price, especially from Michael.
The Corleone Family nearly falls from power in America but rises to observe the passage of rites from father to son. There is a balance between family life and the ugly business of crime in which they are engaged.
Mafia leader Vito Corleone uses his power to influence all aspects of his Long Island society and will stop at nothing to see that his twisted vision of justice is carried out.
Tyrant, blackmailer, racketeer, murderer, his influence reaches every level of American society. Meet Don Corleone, a friendly man, a just man, a reasonable man, deadliest lord of the Cosa Nostra.
Mafia leader Vito Corleone uses his power to influence all aspects of his Long Island society and will stop at nothing to see that his twisted vision of justice is carried out.
Mafia leader Vito Corleone uses his power to influence all aspects of his Long Island society and will stop at nothing to see that his twisted vision of justice is carried out.
