| Emilio Barzini | |
|---|---|
 Richard Conte portraying Emilio Barzini | |
| First appearance | The Godfather |
| Last appearance | The Godfather: The Game |
| Created by | Mario Puzo |
| Portrayed by | Richard Conte |
| In-universe information | |
| Nickname | The Wolf |
| Gender | Male |
| Title | Don |
| Occupation | Crime boss |
| Family | Barzini family |
| Children | Emilio Barzini, Jr. |
Emilio "The Wolf" Barzini is a fictional character and the main antagonist in Mario Puzo's 1969 novel The Godfather and in its 1972 film adaptation, in which he is portrayed by Richard Conte.[1][2] The Barzini crime family was inspired by the Genovese crime family.[3]
- ^ "The Godfather (1972)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2014-06-24.
- ^ Ebert, Roger (January 1, 1972). "The Godfather". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved July 7, 2014 – via rogerebert.com.
- ^ Sanders, Brent (February 10, 2014). "10 Real-Life Inspirations For Characters In The Godfather". ListVerse. Retrieved May 25, 2015.