Paramount PicturesThe Bad Cop: Captain McCluskey (Sterling Hayden) is an Irish American police captain and the quintessential crooked cop. Without any trace of regret or shame, he sells his badge to the highest bidder. In this case, he serves as muscle for mobster Virgil Sollozzo (Al Lettieri) while he wages war with the Corleone family. Most Corrupt Act: McCluskey seems keen to stay out of the real action but isn't afraid to rough up anyone who gets in his way. After a failed assassination attempt on Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), McCluskey rounds up all the men guarding the mafioso, leaving him defenseless. When Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) comes to protect his father and accuses the captain of being in Sollozzo's pocket, McCluskey breaks his jaw. Is Justice Served? WhenSollozzo and Michael arrange a meeting to discuss a truce, McCluskey tags along as protection for Sollozzo. This time, he's much more cordial with Michael, even apologizing for his earlier assault. But Michael isn't in a forgiving mood. After killing Sollozzo, Michael puts a bullet in McCluskey's throat and another in his forehead before he can even enjoy his veal.
