Originally posted by olivant:
I think you are right Don Alberto. Yes, Vito was partly a composite of dons, but I think Puzo did base Vito's strong familial aspects on Joe Bonanno.
Turnbull has told you above who Vito Corleone is based on.
The only real similarities that I see with The Corleone's in general and Bonanno, is Connies wedding. The wedding scene is based on Bill Bonanno's marriage to Rosalie Profaci.
Don Cardi
