Emilio Barzini

Don Emilio Barzini is a fictional character in Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather and in its film adaptation, in which he is portrayed by Richard Conte. Barzini presides as head of one of New York's Five Families, and is reckoned as the second most powerful Mafia boss in the country, behind only Vito Corleone. He has interests in markets such as narcotics, gambling and prostitution, and is also interested in Las Vegas and Nevada. Unlike Corleone, he is not considered a "Mustache Pete" and is greatly respected by younger Mafia leaders. Corleone respects him enough to invite him to the wedding of his daughter Connie. However, when Corleone refuses to participate in the heroin trade, Barzini secretly conspires with the other families to make...