It is considered an essential work for understanding the Corleonesi clan's ascent to power.
Lucky Luciano officially abolished the title in 1931 to prevent internal conflicts, replacing it with The Commission , a board of directors that mediated between families. The Television Miniseries (2007)
The series is inspired by the book Il capo dei capi: Vita e carriera criminale di Totò Riina , written by journalists and Giuseppe D'Avanzo . Il capo dei capi
It highlights the contrasting paths of Riina and his childhood friend, Biagio Schirò, who becomes a police officer dedicated to tracking him down.
Spanning from 1943 to 1993, it follows Riina from his impoverished childhood in Corleone to his arrest after 25 years as a fugitive. It is considered an essential work for understanding
(Italian for "The Boss of Bosses") primarily refers to a term used for the top leader of the Mafia, as well as a popular book and television series based on the life of Sicilian mobster Salvatore "Totò" Riina. The Mafia Title
The term Capo di tutti i capi (or capo dei capi ) describes a high-ranking leader who holds significant influence over a territory's commission, often acting as a "first among equals". It highlights the contrasting paths of Riina and
The title was used in the early 20th century, notably by Joe Masseria and Salvatore Maranzano in the U.S..