Il Capo Dei Capi -
(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
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) Il capo dei capi
The book provides a detailed criminal biography of Riina, documenting his violent climb to the top of Cosa Nostra and his subsequent "war against the State," which included the assassinations of magistrates Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino. (Italian for "The Boss of Bosses") primarily refers
It highlights the contrasting paths of Riina and his childhood friend, Biagio Schirò, who becomes a police officer dedicated to tracking him down. It highlights the contrasting paths of Riina and
A widely acclaimed Italian biographical crime drama that chronicles the rise and fall of Totò Riina, a ruthless leader of the Corleonesi clan.
Spanning from 1943 to 1993, it follows Riina from his impoverished childhood in Corleone to his arrest after 25 years as a fugitive.
The title was used in the early 20th century, notably by Joe Masseria and Salvatore Maranzano in the U.S..