Frank Nitti was the front boss of the Chicago Outfit following Al Capone's incarceration.
Biography[]
Born Francesco Raffaele Nitto in Angri, (near Naples), he became a front for Paul Ricca when Al Capone was arrested for tax evasion.
Nitti was eventually sentenced to stand before a grand jury, but committed suicide with two shots to the head.
Behind the scenes[]
The photo of a deceased Nitti is seen in the 'Mattresses' montage sequence in The Godfather.
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Front Boss of the Chicago Outfit | ||
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Preceded by: - |
1932-1943 | Succeeded by: - |