The Corleone family

The Corleone family is a fictional Italian-American Mafia family from Mario Puzo's novel "The Godfather," popularized by the film adaptations directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Led by patriarch Vito Corleone, also known as "The Godfather," the family engages in organized crime, including extortion and illicit businesses, while adhering to a strict code of loyalty and honor. Key characters include Vito's sons, Michael, Sonny, and Fredo, each embodying different responses to their family's legacy. The story explores themes of power, loyalty, and the moral complexities of crime, influencing popular culture's depiction of the Mafia.