The concept of "The Godfather" was largely defined and exported by Mario Puzo's 1969 novel and Francis Ford Coppola's subsequent film adaptation.
In the structure of organized crime, the "Padrino" or Boss functions as: Il padrino della mafia
: The ultimate authority who decides on strategic hits and internal discipline. The concept of "The Godfather" was largely defined
: Like the real-life Costello, a godfather often maintains high-level connections with politicians and public figures to protect the organization's interests. Il padrino della mafia