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Salvatore Tessio is a character in the 1972 film "The Godfather". He is portrayed by actor Abe Vigoda. Tessio is a close friend and associate of Vito Corleone, the head of the Corleone crime family. He is also a caporegime, or captain, in the family. Tessio is loyal to Corleone and helps him to maintain control of the family. However, he is also ambitious and eventually plots to betray Corleone.