The Real Vito Corleone: The Godfather Who Ruled Without Killing

Discover the incredible true story of Frank Costello - the mob boss who inspired The Godfather's Vito Corleone. From Italian immigrant to the "Prime Minister of the Underworld," Costello controlled judges, politicians, and police without firing a shot. This is the story of the most powerful gangster you've never heard of. 🕐 TIMESTAMPS: **00:00:00** - Introduction: The most powerful gangster who never fired a gun **00:00:57** - The mystery of Frank Costello's origins **00:02:00** - Early life: Francesco Castiglia arrives in America **00:03:12** - Growing up in East Harlem's streets **00:04:52** - The catalyst: Eddie Egan incident (1908) **00:06:43** - Building his crew and reputation as a "fixer" (1914) **00:07:28** - Prohibition preparation and bootlegging empire **00:09:59** - Transformation into political kingmaker (1929)