Mafia Inc. is a Canadian crime thriller released in 2019, directed by Daniel Grou and adapted from the novel Mafia Inc.: The Long, Bloody Reign of Canada's Sicilian Clan by André Cédilot and André Noël.
The story takes place in Montreal, where the Paternò Mafia family is headed by Frank (Sergio Castellitto), a powerful and feared Godfather. He relies on Vincent "Vince" Gamache (Marc-André Grondin) and his son Giaco (Christian de la Cortina) to take care of his outfit's business, including extortion, money laundering, and drug trafficking.
Vince is a brash and headstrong young man eager to impress his boss and make a name for himself. He convinces Giaco to join him in a risky scheme to rob a rival gang's stash of drugs, which he sees as an opportunity to prove his worth to Frank. The heist goes wrong, and Vince, in a moment of panic, kills an innocent bystander, which Giaco witnesses.
Forced to cover up his mistake, Vince lies to Frank and his family, and they are impressed with the operation. Frank even promotes Vince to a higher position in the organization, causing Giaco to become resentful of his father's favoritism.
When Giaco confronts Vince about his crime, Vince tries to brush it off as justifiable collateral damage. This causes a rift between the father and son and sets off a chain reaction of events that lead to a violent and bloody showdown between the Gamaches and the Paternòs.
The film depicts a brutal and unflinching portrayal of organized crime, showing the toll it takes on the people involved, both perpetrators and victims. It also highlights the complex and fraught relationships between fathers and sons, and the emotional and psychological burden of carrying the legacy of family expectations.
Mafia Inc. features a stellar ensemble cast that includes many notable Canadian actors, such as Gilbert Sicotte, Mylène Mackay, and Tony Nardi. It received critical acclaim upon its release, being praised for its strong performances, taut direction, and gripping narrative.
