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| − | The '''Mafia''' | + | The '''Mafia''' is a term for [[organized crime]]. It original term began in [[Sicily]] and was a major force in the [[United States]] during the early to mid-20th century. A member of the Mafia is called a '''mafioso''' (plural '''mafiosi'''). They are also sometimes referred to as the mob. |
| − | The Mafia has been a popular subject for many American film [[director]]s, in particular the Italian-American directors [[Francis Ford Coppola]] and [[Martin Scorsese]], who directed the films ''[[The Godfather]]'' (Parts I, II, and III) and ''[[Goodfellas]]'', | + | The Mafia has been a popular subject for many American film [[director]]s, in particular the Italian-American directors [[Francis Ford Coppola]] and [[Martin Scorsese]], who directed the films ''[[The Godfather]]'' (Parts I, II, and III) and ''[[Goodfellas]]'', respectively. |
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | *[[Russian Mafia]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
[[Category:Italy]] | [[Category:Italy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:19, August 20, 2025
The Mafia is a term for organized crime. It original term began in Sicily and was a major force in the United States during the early to mid-20th century. A member of the Mafia is called a mafioso (plural mafiosi). They are also sometimes referred to as the mob.
The Mafia has been a popular subject for many American film directors, in particular the Italian-American directors Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese, who directed the films The Godfather (Parts I, II, and III) and Goodfellas, respectively.