Dei Capi - Il Capo

(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

It highlights the contrasting paths of Riina and his childhood friend, Biagio Schirò, who becomes a police officer dedicated to tracking him down. Il capo dei capi

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". (Italian for "The Boss of Bosses") primarily refers

The title was used in the early 20th century, notably by Joe Masseria and Salvatore Maranzano in the U.S.. The title was used in the early 20th

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.

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)

Spanning from 1943 to 1993, it follows Riina from his impoverished childhood in Corleone to his arrest after 25 years as a fugitive.