A derogatory term that younger Mafia members use to refer to older Dons, whom they view as unwilling to embrace new business ventures such as narcotics due to their outdated notions of decency. The term references the popular style of facial hair that many older Mafia bosses prefer.
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Moustache Pete Term Timeline in The Godfather
The timeline below shows where the term Moustache Pete appears in The Godfather. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 16
...high-status position Rizzi envisioned he would have. He likens the Don to an out-of-touch “ Moustache Pete ,” and he takes out his resentment towards the Don by physically abusing Connie.
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Chapter 23
...Don Tommasino is dealing with delinquent Mafia thugs in Palermo who view him as a Moustache Pete . One morning, Michael hikes across a field with his bodyguards. The older shepherd is...
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