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{{also|"Antonio" redirects here. For the namesake outfit in GTA Liberty City Stories, see [[Antonio (outfit)]].}}
{{also|"Antonio" redirects here. For the namesake outfit in GTA Liberty City Stories, see [[Antonio (outfit)]]. You may also be looking for [[Toni]], the DJ of [[Flashback FM|Flashback 95.6]] in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]] and [[Flash FM]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|GTA Vice City Stories]].}}
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|home = [[Momma's Restaurante|Home]] in [[Saint Mark's]], [[Portland]], [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]]<br />[[Portland Safehouse|Home]] in Saint Mark's, Portland, Liberty City<br />[[Staunton Island Safehouse|Home]] in [[Newport]], [[Staunton Island]], Liberty City<br />[[Shoreside Vale Safehouse|Home]] in [[Pike Creek]], [[Shoreside Vale]], Liberty City
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|nationality = United States
| home = [[Momma's Restaurante|Home]] in [[Saint Mark's]], [[Portland]], [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]]<br />[[Portland Safehouse|Home]] in Saint Mark's, Portland, Liberty City<br />[[Staunton Island Safehouse|Home]] in [[Newport]], [[Staunton Island]], Liberty City<br />[[Shoreside Vale Safehouse|Home]] in [[Pike Creek]], [[Shoreside Vale]], Liberty City
|family = [[Ma Cipriani]] <small>(mother)</small><br />Unnamed father <small>(deceased)</small>
| nationality = United States
|affiliations = [[Leone Family]]<br />[[Salvatore Leone]] <small>(until [[2001]])</small><br />[[Luigi Goterelli]]<br />[[Joey Leone]]<br />[[Mickey Hamfists]]<br />[[Maria Latore]] <small>(until [[2001]])</small><br />[[Vincenzo Cilli]] <small>(until [[1998]])</small><br />[[Giovanni Casa]] <small>(until [[1998]])</small><br />[[Joseph Daniel O'Toole]] <small>(until [[1998]])</small><br />[[Toshiko Kasen]]<br />[[Donald Love]] <small>([[1998]])</small><br />[[Leon McAffrey]] <small>([[1998]])</small><br />[[Mr. Wong]] <small>([[2001]])</small><br />[[Claude]] <small>([[2001]])</small><br />[[Uptown Yardies]] <small>([[1998]])</small><br />[[Southside Hoods]] <small>([[1998]])</small>
| family = [[Ma Cipriani]] (<small>mother</small>)<br />Unnamed father (<small>deceased</small>)
|vehicles = [[Kuruma]]<br />[[Leone Sentinel]]<br />[[Hellenbach GT]]
| affiliations = [[Leone Family]]<br />[[Salvatore Leone]] (<small>until [[2001]]</small>)<br />[[Luigi Goterelli]]<br />[[Joey Leone]]<br />[[Mickey Hamfists]]<br />[[Maria Latore]] (<small>until [[2001]]</small>)<br />[[Vincenzo Cilli]] (<small>until [[1998]]</small>)<br />[[Giovanni Casa]] (<small>until [[1998]]</small>)<br />[[Joseph Daniel O'Toole]] (<small>until [[1998]]</small>)<br />[[Toshiko Kasen]] (<small>[[1998]]</small>)<br />[[Donald Love]] (<small>[[1998]]</small>)<br />[[Leon McAffrey]] (<small>[[1998]]</small>)<br />[[Mr. Wong]] (<small>[[2001]]</small>)<br />[[Claude]] (<small>[[2001]]</small>)<br />[[Uptown Yardies]] (<small>[[1998]]</small>)<br />[[Southside Hoods]] (<small>[[1998]]</small>)
|businesses = [[Momma's Restaurante]] <small>(owned by [[Ma Cipriani]])</small>
| vehicles = [[Kuruma]]<br />[[Leone Sentinel]]<br />[[Hellenbach GT]]<br />Player's choice
|voice = [[Michael Madsen]] <small>(GTA III)</small><br />[[Daniel Mastrogiorgio]] <small>(GTA Liberty City Stories)</small>
| businesses = [[Momma's Restaurante]] (<small>owned by [[Ma Cipriani]]</small>)
| occupation = [[:Category:Gangsters|Gang member]]
| voice = [[Michael Madsen]] (<small>GTA III</small>)<br />[[Daniel Mastrogiorgio]] (<small>GTA Liberty City Stories</small>)
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'''Antonio Cipriani''', also referred to as '''Toni''' or ''Anthony'', is a recurring character in the [[GTA III Era|3D Universe]] who appears as the [[protagonist]] of [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] and a main character in [[Grand Theft Auto III]].
'''Antonio Cipriani''', also referred to as '''Toni''' or ''Anthony'', is a recurring character in the [[GTA III Era|3D Universe]] who appears as the [[protagonist]] of [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] and a main character in [[Grand Theft Auto III]]. He is a [[Caporegime|made man]] in the [[Leone Family]], the main [[Mafia]] family in [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] and also helps run his [[Ma Cipriani|mother]]'s [[Momma's Restaurante|restaurant]] in [[Saint Mark's]], [[Portland]], Liberty City. Cipriani is voiced by [[Michael Madsen]] in GTA III and by [[Daniel Mastrogiorgio]] in GTA Liberty City Stories.


He is a [[Caporegime|made man]] in the [[Leone Family]], the main [[Mafia]] family in [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] and also helps run his [[Ma Cipriani|mothers]] [[Momma's Restaurante|restaurant]] in [[Saint Mark's]], [[Portland]], Liberty City. Cipriani is voiced by [[Michael Madsen]] in GTA III and by [[Daniel Mastrogiorgio]] in GTA Liberty City Stories.
== Character history ==
 
=== Life until 1998 ===
==Character history==
===Life until 1998===
Antonio "Toni" Cipriani was born to [[Ma Cipriani]] and an unnamed father, a member of one of the city's [[Mafia]] families, in [[Portland]], [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]]. He lived with his parents in their [[Momma's Restaurante|home and restaurant]] located in the [[Saint Mark's]] neighbourhood. Cipriani grew up in a Mafia controlled neighbourhood and later became involved in the criminal underworld before joining the [[Leone Family]]. In [[1994]] Toni killed a made man on orders from [[Salvatore Leone]], [[Don]] of the Leone Family, and left Liberty City for an unknown destination.
Antonio "Toni" Cipriani was born to [[Ma Cipriani]] and an unnamed father, a member of one of the city's [[Mafia]] families, in [[Portland]], [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]]. He lived with his parents in their [[Momma's Restaurante|home and restaurant]] located in the [[Saint Mark's]] neighbourhood. Cipriani grew up in a Mafia controlled neighbourhood and later became involved in the criminal underworld before joining the [[Leone Family]]. In [[1994]] Toni killed a made man on orders from [[Salvatore Leone]], [[Don]] of the Leone Family, and left Liberty City for an unknown destination.


===Return to Liberty City===
=== Return to Liberty City ===
Toni returned to Liberty City on a [[coach]] in [[1998]] and immediately [[Introduction (GTA LCS)|met a grateful]] Salvatore who immediately places him under the leadership of [[Consigliere|made man]] [[Vincenzo Cilli]] who rose through the family's hierarchy during Toni's abscene.  
Toni returned to Liberty City on a [[coach]] in [[1998]] and immediately [[Introduction (GTA LCS)|met a grateful]] Salvatore who immediately places him under the leadership of [[Consigliere|made man]] [[Vincenzo Cilli]] who rose through the family's hierarchy during Toni's abscene.  


Toni initially finds himself performing menial tasks for Cilli, including [[Slacker|taking a drug dealer to his turf]] but is later asked to do more troublesome tasks, including assisting [[Smash and Grab|robbers escape]] from the [[AmCo]] petrol station. Toni, however, is later [[Hot Wheels (GTA LCS)|set up]] by Vincenzo when collecting a [[Banshee|car]] loaded with drugs being watched by the [[LCPD in GTA III Era|police]]. Toni, angry and ashamed at working for Vincenzo, is entrusted with working for [[Joseph Daniel O'Toole]], a member of the rival [[Sindacco Family]] who wants to join the Leones. While working for O'Toole, Toni manages to impress Salvatore by driving him away from [[Paulie's Revue Bar]], which was being raided by the police, by preventing the destruction of a [[Leone Casino|Leone controlled casino]] and then, in retaliation, destroying the Sindacco run [[The Dolls House|Dolls House]] casino/bordello.
Toni initially finds himself performing menial tasks for Cilli, including [[Slacker|taking a drug dealer to his turf]] but is later asked to do more troublesome tasks, including assisting [[Smash and Grab|robbers escape]] from the [[AmCo]] petrol station. Toni, however, is later [[Hot Wheels (GTA LCS)|set up]] by Vincenzo when collecting a [[Banshee|car]] loaded with drugs being watched by the [[LCPD in GTA III Era|police]]. Toni, angry and ashamed at working for Vincenzo, is entrusted with working for [[Joseph Daniel O'Toole]], a member of the rival [[Sindacco Family]] who wants to join the Leones. While working for O'Toole, Toni manages to impress Salvatore by driving him away from [[Paulie's Revue Bar]], which was being raided by the police, by [[A Volatile Situation|preventing the destruction of a Leone-controlled]] [[Leone Casino|casino]] and then, in retaliation, [[Blow Up 'Dolls'|destroying the Sindacco run]] [[The Dolls House|Dolls House]] casino/bordello.


Toni later worked for Salvatore, doing various tasks to [[The Offer|attempt]] to [[Ho Selecta!|convince]] union leader [[Jane Hopper]] and [[Frighteners|her fellow union leaders]] to [[Rollercoaster Ride|grant them access]] to the [[Portland Harbor|harbor]] during planned strikes, which had been funded by Salvatore. During this time he also begins to work for Salvatore's wife, [[Maria Latore]], constantly rescuing her from danger when [[Shop 'Til You Strop|shop lifting]], [[Taken For A Ride|being kidnapped]], [[Booby Prize|illegal street racing]], [[Biker Heat|an aggressive love interest]] named [[Cedric Fotheringay|Wayne]], who he later kills, and from [[Overdose of Trouble|overdosing on drugs]]. Maria, during this time, begins to fall in love with Toni but, realising he has no money, reaffirms her interest in Salvatore's money.
Toni later worked for Salvatore, doing various tasks to [[The Offer|attempt]] to [[Ho Selecta!|convince]] union leader [[Jane Hopper]] and [[Frighteners|her fellow union leaders]] to [[Rollercoaster Ride|grant them access]] to the [[Portland Harbor|harbor]] during planned strikes, which had been funded by Salvatore. During this time he also begins to work for Salvatore's wife, [[Maria Latore]], constantly rescuing her from danger when [[Shop 'Til You Strop|shop lifting]], [[Taken For A Ride|being kidnapped]], [[Booby Prize|illegal street racing]], [[Biker Heat|an aggressive love interest]] named [[Cedric Fotheringay|Wayne]], who he later kills, and from [[Overdose of Trouble|overdosing on drugs]]. Maria, during this time, begins to fall in love with Toni but, realizing he has no money, reaffirms her interest in Salvatore's money.


Toni also confronts his [[Ma Cipriani|mother]] for the first time in four years following his hasty departure. His mother, disappointed in his lack of phone calls while in hiding, continually makes negative remarks about his character and appearance, claiming he is too thin. Toni, in attempts to impress his mother, takes [[Camera|photographs]] of [[Giovanni Casa]] in his underwear and chasing two prostitutes (including [[Mona Lott]]) and later [[Dead Meat|killing him]] when he stopped paying protection money, wins an [[Grease Sucho|illegal street race]] and kills [[Dan Sucho]], as well as killing many [[Portland Triads|Triads]]. His attempts, however, fall short of her high expectations following her husbands example and she places a [[No Son of Mine|hit on Toni]], asking him to die 'like a real man'.
Toni also confronts his [[Ma Cipriani|mother]] for the first time in four years following his hasty departure. His mother, disappointed in his lack of phone calls while in hiding, continually makes negative remarks about his character and appearance, claiming he is too thin. Toni, in attempts to impress his mother, takes [[Camera|photographs]] of [[Giovanni Casa]] in his underwear and chasing two prostitutes (including [[Mona Lott]]) and later [[Dead Meat|killing him]] when he stopped paying protection money, wins an [[Grease Sucho|illegal street race]] and kills [[Dan Sucho]], as well as killing many [[Portland Triads|Triads]]. His attempts, however, fall short of her high expectations following her husbands example and she places a [[No Son of Mine|hit on Toni]], asking him to die 'like a real man'.


===Being made===
=== Being made ===
[[File:MakingToni-GTALCS5.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Toni Cipriani, about to become a [[Caporegime|made man]], talking to the [[Don]] of the [[Leone Family]], [[Salvatore Leone]], as [[Mickey Hamfists]] looks on.]]
[[File:MakingToni-GTALCS5.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Toni Cipriani, about to become a [[Caporegime|made man]], talking to the [[Don]] of the [[Leone Family]], [[Salvatore Leone]], as [[Mickey Hamfists]] looks on.]]
Toni, after escaping from [[hitmen]] and the interests of Maria, returns to Salvatore and is sent to collect some drugs from [[Miguel]] of the [[Colombian Cartel]]. Their deal is ambushed by the police but Toni manages to retrieve the drugs and kill Miguel before returning to Salvatore. A short while later he receives a [[Phone|phone call]] from O'Toole who informs him that Salvatore has been kidnapped by some [[Sindacco Family|Sindaccos]] although their attempts are thwarted when Toni rescues him and later helps Salvatore [[The Guns of Leone|exact his revenge on the Sindaccos]]. Salvatore later has Toni follow [[Massimo Torini]] of the [[Sicilian Mafia]], from which they learn of his [[Calm Before the Storm|treacherous alliances]] with the [[Portland Triads|Triads]] and [[Diablos]], before joining [[Mickey Hamfists]] in driving O'Toole to be 'made'.
Toni, after escaping from [[hitmen]] and the interests of Maria, returns to Salvatore and is sent to collect some drugs from [[Miguel]] of the [[Colombian Cartel]]. Their deal is ambushed by the police but Toni manages to retrieve the drugs and kill Miguel before returning to Salvatore. A short while later he receives a [[Phone|phone call]] from O'Toole who informs him that Salvatore has been kidnapped by some [[Sindacco Family|Sindaccos]] although their attempts are thwarted when Toni rescues him and later helps Salvatore [[The Guns of Leone|exact his revenge on the Sindaccos]]. Salvatore later has Toni follow [[Massimo Torini]] of the [[Sicilian Mafia]], from which they learn of his [[Calm Before the Storm|treacherous alliances]] with the [[Portland Triads|Triads]] and [[Diablos]], before joining [[Mickey Hamfists]] in driving O'Toole to be 'made'.


O'Toole, however, is killed by Hamfists and Toni disposes of the body in the sea before receiving a phone call from Vincenzo, wanting to make peace at Salvatore's request. Toni, upon entering a freighter, [[The Portland Chainsaw Masquerade|is attacked by various men with weapons but survives, managing to kill Vincenzo in the process]]. Toni later [[Sindacco Sabotage|helps to repel]] the [[Diablos]] from [[Hepburn Heights]] and the [[Red Light District]] and [[The Trouble With Triads|retrieves some money]] from a warehouse in [[Callahan Point]], which had been destroyed by the Triads. The [[Mayoralty of Liberty City in GTA III Era|Mayor]] [[Roger C. Hole]], alligned with the [[Forelli Family]], puts out an arrest warrant for Salvatore who, along with Toni, is forced to flee to a [[Staunton Island Safehouse|safehouse]] in [[Newport]], [[Staunton Island]].
O'Toole, however, is killed by Hamfists and Toni disposes of the body in the sea before receiving a phone call from Vincenzo, wanting to make peace at Salvatore's request. Toni, upon entering a freighter, [[The Portland Chainsaw Masquerade|is attacked by various men with chainsaws but survives, managing to kill Vincenzo in the process]]. Toni later [[Sindacco Sabotage|helps to repel]] the [[Diablos]] from [[Hepburn Heights]] and the [[Red Light District]] and [[The Trouble With Triads|retrieves some money]] from a warehouse in [[Callahan Point]], which had been destroyed by the Triads. The [[Mayoralty of Liberty City in GTA III Era|Mayor]] [[Roger C. Hole]], alligned with the [[Forelli Family]], puts out an arrest warrant for Salvatore who, along with Toni, is forced to flee to a [[Staunton Island Safehouse|safehouse]] in [[Newport]], [[Staunton Island]].


This occurs, however, only after an argument over comments Toni had supposedly made about Salvatore and his intelligence. The argument involves Salvatore pointing a gun at Toni before realising his loyalty and admitting to becoming increasingly paranoid. Salvatore, in retaliation at the Mayors actions, has Toni [[A Walk in the Park|kill the Mayor on his jog]] in [[Belleville Park]], retrieveing his phone in the process. For this, his work for the Leone Family and twice rescuing Salvatore he is [[Making Toni|made]] despite his concerns following O'Toole's 'ceremony'.
This occurs, however, only after an argument over comments Toni had supposedly made about Salvatore and his intelligence. The argument involves Salvatore pointing a gun at Toni before realising his loyalty and admitting to becoming increasingly paranoid. Salvatore, in retaliation at the Mayors actions, has Toni [[A Walk in the Park|kill the Mayor on his jog]] in [[Belleville Park]], retrieveing his phone in the process. For this, his work for the Leone Family and twice rescuing Salvatore he is [[Making Toni|made]] despite his concerns following O'Toole's 'ceremony'.


===Made Man===
=== Made Man ===
Toni, after being made, receives a [[Phone|phone call]] from his [[Ma Cipriani|mother]] informing him that she had called off the hit but complains that she should not have had to go to sucuh lengths to force his upward movement in the family hierarchy. Toni then comes under the employment of [[Donald Love]], a rich businessman and Salvatore's preferred candidate to become Mayor. After [[The Morgue Party Candidate|collecting a corpse for a party]] Toni begins to [[Steering the Vote|campaign for Love]] and [[Cam-Pain|kill]] some of his [[Miles O'Donovan|rivals]] campaigners. Toni later also [[Friggin' the Riggin'|destroys a Forelli owned printing company]] that had been printing ballot papers, [[Love & Bullets|protects Love]] while he campaigns and, with the vote too close to call, [[Counterfeit Count|steals a number of the ballot papers]] to replace with votes for Love. [[Love on the Rocks|Their efforts, however, fall through]] as Love's connections with the Leone Family persuade voters to elect [[Miles O'Donovan]]. Love, now bankrupt, disppears.
Toni, after being made, receives a [[Phone|phone call]] from his [[Ma Cipriani|mother]] informing him that she had called off the hit but complains that she should not have had to go to sucuh lengths to force his upward movement in the family hierarchy. Toni then comes under the employment of [[Donald Love]], a rich businessman and Salvatore's preferred candidate to become Mayor. After [[The Morgue Party Candidate|collecting a corpse for a party]] Toni begins to [[Steering the Vote|campaign for Love]] and [[Cam-Pain|kill]] some of his [[Miles O'Donovan|rivals]] campaigners. Toni later also [[Friggin' the Riggin'|destroys a Forelli owned printing company]] that had been printing ballot papers, [[Love & Bullets|protects Love]] while he campaigns and, with the vote too close to call, [[Counterfeit Count|steals a number of the ballot papers]] to replace with votes for Love. [[Love on the Rocks|Their efforts, however, fall through]] as Love's connections with the Leone Family persuade voters to elect [[Miles O'Donovan]]. Love, now bankrupt, disppears.


Toni, during this time, had also helped Salvatore [[Caught in the Act|confirm Hole's allegiance]] to the [[Forelli Family]] and rescue Salvatore when he [[Search and Rescue|found himself in the middle of a hit during an attempt to spy of the Forellis]]. A peace deal between the Forelli and [[Sindacco Family|Sindacco]] families is also [[Taking the Peace|ruined]] by Toni, who also [[Shoot the Messenger|kills a wiseguy]] who was heading to Forelli [[Don]] [[Franco Forelli]] to inform him of [[Massimo Torini|Massimo Torini's]] plans to take control of the [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|city]].
Toni, during this time, had also helped Salvatore [[Caught in the Act|confirm Hole's allegiance]] to the [[Forelli Family]] and rescue Salvatore when he [[Search and Rescue|found himself in the middle of a hit during an attempt to spy of the Forellis]]. A peace deal between the Forelli and [[Sindacco Family|Sindacco]] families is also [[Taking the Peace|ruined]] by Toni, who also [[Shoot the Messenger|kills a wiseguy]] who was heading to Forelli [[Don]] [[Franco Forelli]] to inform him of [[Massimo Torini]]'s plans to take control of the [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|city]].


The Sindacco Family were also targetted at this time when Toni began to work for corrupt [[LCPD in GTA III Era|police officer]] [[Leon McAffrey]], which included [[Sayonara Sindaccos|killing a]] [[Crazy '69'|number of]] Sindacco mobsters, helping the [[Uptown Yardies]] [[The Whole 9 Yardies|acquire]] and then [[Night of the Livid Dreads|maintain control]] of [[Newport]]. McAffrey also told Toni of the Forelli Family's plans to move their weapons to another location, which Toni stopped by destroying them.  
The Sindacco Family were also targetted at this time when Toni began to work for corrupt [[LCPD in GTA III Era|police officer]] [[Leon McAffrey]], which included [[Sayonara Sindaccos|killing a]] [[Crazy '69'|number of]] Sindacco mobsters, helping the [[Uptown Yardies]] [[The Whole 9 Yardies|acquire]] and then [[Night of the Livid Dreads|maintain control]] of [[Newport]]. McAffrey also told Toni of the Forelli Family's plans to move their weapons to another location, which Toni stopped by destroying them.  


===Working close with Salvatore===
=== Working close with Salvatore ===
[[File:TheShoresideRedemption-GTALCS11.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A free [[Salvatore Leone]] talking to Toni Cipriani after being released from [[LCPD in GTA III Era|police]] custody.]]
[[File:TheShoresideRedemption-GTALCS11.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A free [[Salvatore Leone]] talking to Toni Cipriani after being released from [[LCPD in GTA III Era|police]] custody.]]
During this time Salvatore Leone is arrested and placed in prison on [[Shoreside Vale]]. While awaiting trial he visited by Toni, disguised as a lawyer named Lionel, and is told to attack the Forelli and Sindacco families for his incarceration. Toni assists the [[Southside Hoods]] in [[Rough Justice|taking control]] of [[Wichita Gardens]], a Forelli neighbourhood, and then kills Sindacco [[Don]] [[Paulie Sindacco]], before attacking a [[Yakuza]] weapons storage and destroying their [[Rhino|tank]].
During this time Salvatore Leone is arrested and placed in prison on [[Shoreside Vale]]. While awaiting trial he visited by Toni, disguised as a lawyer named Lionel, and is told to attack the Forelli and Sindacco families for his incarceration. Toni assists the [[Southside Hoods]] in [[Rough Justice|taking control]] of [[Wichita Gardens]], a Forelli neighbourhood, and then kills Sindacco [[Don]] [[Paulie Sindacco]], before attacking a [[Yakuza]] weapons storage and destroying their [[Rhino|tank]].
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Shortly after Salvatore is [[The Shoreside Redemption|escorted to his arraignment]] by Toni who kills a number of [[Sicilian Mafia]] mobsters attempting to murder Salvatore before helping him [[The Sicilian Gambit|end the Sicilians plans of taking over]] the [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|city]] by killing their [[underboss]] [[Massimo Torini]] and 'persuading' the [[Mayoralty of Liberty City in GTA III Era|Mayor]], [[Miles O'Donovan]], to work for the [[Leone Family]].
Shortly after Salvatore is [[The Shoreside Redemption|escorted to his arraignment]] by Toni who kills a number of [[Sicilian Mafia]] mobsters attempting to murder Salvatore before helping him [[The Sicilian Gambit|end the Sicilians plans of taking over]] the [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|city]] by killing their [[underboss]] [[Massimo Torini]] and 'persuading' the [[Mayoralty of Liberty City in GTA III Era|Mayor]], [[Miles O'Donovan]], to work for the [[Leone Family]].


===Life between 1998 and 2001===
=== Life between 1998 and 2001 ===
Toni continued to work for [[Salvatore Leone]] and the [[Leone Family]] but became less active in the actual criminal activity. During this time he also moved back in with his [[Ma Cipriani|mother]] and her [[Momma's Restaurante|restaurant]], which he also became more active in running. He put weight on during this time and began to have a shorter temper, likely due to his mothers constant disapproval of him, and is known to have punched a man for claiming the ziti at the restaurant was over-baked. He also comes under investigation by the [[LCPD in GTA III Era|police]] for his links to [[Salvatore Leone]], although Toni maintains that he only purchases tomato sauce from him. He also manages, throughout the period, to establish himself as the right hand man of Salvatore, being placed above Salvatore's own son [[Joey Leone|Joey]].
Toni continued to work for [[Salvatore Leone]] and the [[Leone Family]] but became less active in the actual criminal activity. During this time he also moved back in with his [[Ma Cipriani|mother]] and her [[Momma's Restaurante|restaurant]], which he also became more active in running. He put weight on during this time and began to have a shorter temper, likely due to his mothers constant disapproval of him, and is known to have punched a man for claiming the ziti at the restaurant was over-baked. He also comes under investigation by the [[LCPD in GTA III Era|police]] for his links to [[Salvatore Leone]], although Toni maintains that he only purchases tomato sauce from him. He also manages, throughout the period, to establish himself as the right hand man of Salvatore, being placed above Salvatore's own son [[Joey Leone]].


===Life in 2001===
=== Life in 2001 ===
[[File:Cipriani'sChauffeur-GTAIII.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[Joey Leone]] introducing [[Claude]] to Toni Cipriani during the mission [[Cipriani's Chauffeur]].]]
[[File:Cipriani'sChauffeur-GTAIII.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[Joey Leone]] introducing [[Claude]] to Toni Cipriani during the mission [[Cipriani's Chauffeur]].]]
In [[2001]] Toni continues to work for [[Salvatore Leone]] and help his [[Ma Cipriani|mother]] run her [[Momma's Restaurante|restaurant]]. He is [[Cipriani's Chauffeur|introduced]] to [[Claude]], a man capable of completing tasks similar to Toni three years previously, and he hires him after using him as a driver when attempting to collect his protection money from [[Mr. Wong|Mr. Wong's]] [[Mr. Wong's Laundromat|Laundromat]]. Toni later has Claude [[The Pick-Up|retrieve the protection money]], which is ambushed by the [[Portland Triads]], [[Taking Out the Laundry|destroy three Triad vans]], [[Triads and Tribulations|kill three Triad warlords]] and then [[Blow Fish|destroy]] the [[Belly-Up|Belly-Up Fish & Seafood Processing Plant]]. He also [[Salvatore's Called a Meeting|introduces Claude to Salvatore]], who is shown to hold a high opinion of him. Toni also phones in to [[Chatterbox FM]] and complains to the shows host [[Lazlow Jones|Lazlow]] about his mother, her unrealistic expectations and continual negativity towards him and his character.
In [[2001]] Toni continues to work for [[Salvatore Leone]] and help his [[Ma Cipriani|mother]] run her [[Momma's Restaurante|restaurant]]. He is [[Cipriani's Chauffeur|introduced]] to [[Claude]], a man capable of completing tasks similar to Toni three years previously, and he hires him after using him as a driver when attempting to collect his protection money from [[Mr. Wong]]'s [[Mr. Wong's Laundromat|Laundromat]]. Toni later has Claude [[The Pick-Up|retrieve the protection money]], which is ambushed by the [[Portland Triads]], [[Taking Out the Laundry|destroy three Triad vans]], [[Triads and Tribulations|kill three Triad warlords]], and then [[Blow Fish|destroy]] the [[Belly-Up|Belly-Up Fish & Seafood Processing Plant]]. He also [[Salvatore's Called a Meeting|introduces Claude to Salvatore]], who is shown to hold a high opinion of him. Toni also phones in to [[Chatterbox FM]] and complains to the shows host [[Lazlow Jones|Lazlow]] about his mother, her unrealistic expectations and continual negativity towards him and his character.
 
== Personality ==
Toni's behavior changes somewhat throughout his appearances. In 1998, Toni is somewhat easy-going, although very business-oriented and has somewhat of a control of his temper. By 2001, his mother's endless harshness had given him an explosive temper and a very short fuse. Although short-tempered and aggressive, Toni rarely gets angry at his mother, despite her constant insults, and does everything he can to please her. Likewise, Toni has great respect for Salvatore Leone and is extremely loyal to him. Toni is also known for making unfortunate choices, due to his hot temper.


==Personality==
Toni also has a darker side. Somewhat similar to [[Tommy Vercetti]], when enraged, Toni gets extremely violent like when he kills and brutally dismembers [[Giovanni Casa]] and sells his cut-up body to Casa's deli. He also seems generally unfazed by the disastrous attack he performed on [[Fort Staunton]]. Despite this, Toni is capable of remorse as he is known to attend church to atone for his deeds.
Toni's behaviour changes somewhat throughout his appearance in the series. He is initially shown to be reserved when dealing with people such as [[Maria Latore]] and quickly annoyed, although his annoyance remains controlled. In GTA III, however, he is shown to have a short temper likely caused by living with his mother and her high expectations. Toni is also shown to be very loyal to those he trusts, in particular towards [[Salvatore Leone]], saving his life on at least one occasion, and towards his mother, [[Dead Meat|killing]] [[Giovanni Casa]] after he angered her. He also indifferently blows up the entire Fort Staunton area simply on the orders of Donald Love. He also believes in showing proper respect to parents as seen through his disgust at [[Vincenzo Cilli]] while he received a blow job from [[Cheryl]] while talking on the [[phone]] to his mother. Toni, despite his temper, is also shown to be remorseful and makes confessions at the [[Liberty City Cathedral|Cathedral]] in [[Bedford Point]].


==Trivia==
== Trivia ==
{{double image|right|ToniCipriani-GTAIII.jpg|180|ToniCipriani-GTALCS.png|150|Toni Cipriani in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]].|Toni Cipriani in [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]].|}}
{{double image|right|ToniCipriani-GTAIII.jpg|180|ToniCipriani-GTALCS.png|150|Toni Cipriani in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]].|Toni Cipriani in [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]].|}}
*Toni Cipriani ages significantly in the three years between [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto III]], gaining streaks of silver in his hair and also putting on weight after being called thin by his [[Ma Cipriani|mother]], [[Maria Latore]] and [[Salvatore Leone]].
* Toni Cipriani ages significantly in the three years between [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto III]], gaining streaks of silver in his hair and also putting on weight after being called thin by his [[Ma Cipriani|mother]], [[Maria Latore]] and [[Salvatore Leone]].
*Toni Cipriani is likely homage of [[wp:Tony Soprano|Tony Soprano]], the main character from The Sopranos. Aside from their names, both characters also share ongoing problems with their mothers, who also ordered hits on them (which occur to Toni in GTA: Liberty City Stories). Early GTA III game art for Cipriani, however, depicts him bearing a likeness to [[wp:Joe Pesci|Joe Pesci]].
* Toni Cipriani is likely homage of [[wp:Tony Soprano|Tony Soprano]], the main character from The Sopranos. Aside from their names, both characters also share ongoing problems with their mothers, who also ordered hits on them (which occur to Toni in GTA: Liberty City Stories). Early GTA III game art for Cipriani, however, depicts him bearing a likeness to [[wp:Joe Pesci|Joe Pesci]].
*An [[Secrets and Easter Eggs in GTA IV#References to previous games|Easter egg]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] suggests that Toni Cipriani died after [[2001]]. However, this is not been considered canon with the [[GTA III Era]].
* An [[Secrets and Easter Eggs in GTA IV#References to previous games|Easter egg]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] suggests that Toni Cipriani died after [[2001]]. However, this is not been considered canon with the [[GTA III Era]].
*Toni is the only protagonist to give another protagonist ([[Claude]]) missions.
* Toni is the only protagonist to give another protagonist ([[Claude]]) missions. <small> (Excluding the three protagonists of [[Grand Theft Auto V]]) </small>
*The surname 'Cipriani' is a possible reference to the Itailian dish occupying the same name.
* The surname 'Cipriani' is a possible reference to the Itailian dish occupying the same name.
*Toni Cipriani's appearance changes in between cutscenes and his in-game appearance in GTA Liberty City Stories. In the cutscenes his upper body is more downward a bit chubby, but in the in-game appearance he is shape more muscular.
* Toni Cipriani's appearance changes in between cutscenes and his in-game appearance in GTA Liberty City Stories. In the cutscenes his upper body is more downward a bit chubby, but in the in-game appearance he is shape more muscular.
*Toni Cipriani is also the only protagonist who worked for Salvatore Leone who did not turn his back on him. [[Carl Johnson]] ended up [[Breaking the Bank at Caligula's|robbing Caligula's Palace]] and [[Claude]] ended up [[Sayonara Salvatore|killing Salvatore]].
* Until [[Trevor Philips]], Toni Cipriani was the only protagonist who deliberately dismembered a person without the player's control.
* Toni Cipriani is also the only protagonist who worked for Salvatore Leone who did not turn his back on him. [[Carl Johnson]] ended up [[Breaking the Bank at Caligula's|robbing Caligula's Palace]] and [[Claude]] ended up [[Sayonara Salvatore|killing Salvatore]].
* Toni, [[Michael De Santa]], and [[Trevor Phillips]] are the only protagonists to directly come in contact with [[Lazlow]]. Toni calls [[Chatterbox FM]] and speaks with Lazlow in [[Grand Theft Auto III]], while Michael and Trevor actually confront him in person and chase him after he inapproprietly touches [[Tracey De Santa]] on [[Fame or Shame]].  


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:ToniCipriani-GTAIII-render.jpg|A pre-release image of Toni Cipriani in GTA III.
File:ToniCipriani-GTAIII-render.jpg|A pre-release image of Toni Cipriani in GTA III.
File:ToniCipriani-GTAIII-artwork.jpg|Game artwork of Toni Cipriani in GTA III.
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== Mission appearances==
== Mission appearances ==
;GTA III
; GTA III
*[[Cipriani's Chauffeur]]
* [[Cipriani's Chauffeur]]
*[[Taking Out the Laundry]] <small>(Boss) </small>
* [[Taking Out the Laundry]] (<small>Boss</small>)
*[[The Pick-Up]] <small>(Voice/Boss) </small>
* [[The Pick-Up]] (<small>Voice/Boss</small>)
*[[Salvatore's Called A Meeting]] <small>(Boss) </small>
* [[Salvatore's Called A Meeting]] (<small>Boss</small>)
*[[Triads and Tribulations]] <small>(Voice/Boss) </small>
* [[Triads and Tribulations]] (<small>Voice/Boss</small>)
*[[Blow Fish]] <small>(Boss) </small>
* [[Blow Fish]] (<small>Boss</small>)
 
; GTA Liberty City Stories
* As the protagonist, he appears in every mission.


;GTA Liberty City Stories
== Murders committed ==
*As the protagonist, he appears in every mission.
* [[Dan Sucho]] (<small>killed in an attempt to impress Ma Cipriani</small>)
* [[Giovanni Casa]] (<small>killed after he stopped paying protection money</small>)
* [[Cedric Fotheringay|Cedric "Wayne" Fotheringay]] (<small>killed for beating up Maria Latore</small>)
* [[Vincenzo Cilli]] (<small>killed for mistreating and later attempting to kill Toni</small>)
* [[Roger C. Hole]] (<small>killed under orders of Salvatore Leone due to his paranoia</small>)
* [[DB-P]] (<small>killed for refusing to give an interview to the [[Liberty City Free Radio]]</small>)
* [[Black Lightman]] (<small>killed for refusing to give an interview to the Liberty City Free Radio</small>)
* [[Faith W.]] (<small>killed for refusing to give an interview to the Liberty City Free Radio</small>)
* [[Avery Carrington]] (<small>killed to get his plans to redevelop [[Fort Staunton]]</small>)
* [[Ned Burner]] (<small>killed after witnessing Avery's murder</small>)
* [[Kazuki Kasen]] (<small>killed on [[Toshiko Kasen]]'s orders for neglecting her</small>)
* [[Paulie Sindacco]] (<small>killed for his possible involvement in Salvatore Leone's arrest</small>)
* [[Massimo Torini]] (<small>killed to prevent the [[Sicilian Mafia]] invasion and for attempting to kill Toni and Salvatore Leone</small>)


==Murders committed==
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*[[Black Lightman]] <small>(killed for refusing to give an interview to the Liberty City Free Radio)</small>
*[[Faith W.]] <small> (killed for refusing to give an interview to the Liberty City Free Radio)</small>
*[[Avery Carrington]] <small> (killed to get his plans to re-develop [[Fort Staunton]])</small>
*[[Ned Burner]] <small> (killed after witnessing Avery's murder)</small>
*[[Kazuki Kasen]] <small> (killed on [[Toshiko Kasen|Toshiko Kasen's]] orders for neglecting her)</small>
*[[Paulie Sindacco]] <small> (killed for his possible involvement in Salvatore Leone's arrest)</small>
*[[Massimo Torini]] <small> (killed while he was attempting to kill Toni and Salvatore Leone)</small>


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Latest revision as of 04:12, 17 May 2015

"Antonio" redirects here. For the namesake outfit in GTA Liberty City Stories, see Antonio (outfit). You may also be looking for Toni, the DJ of Flashback 95.6 in GTA III and Flash FM in GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories.
Character
Antonio Cipriani
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Appearances GTA III
GTA Liberty City Stories
Full Name Antonio Cipriani
Aliases Toni
Toni Cipriani
Anthony
Status

Alive

Gender Gender::Male
Nationality American
Home Home in Saint Mark's, Portland, Liberty City
Home in Saint Mark's, Portland, Liberty City
Home in Newport, Staunton Island, Liberty City
Home in Pike Creek, Shoreside Vale, Liberty City
Family Ma Cipriani (mother)
Unnamed father (deceased)
Main Affiliations Leone Family
Salvatore Leone (until 2001)
Luigi Goterelli
Joey Leone
Mickey Hamfists
Maria Latore (until 2001)
Vincenzo Cilli (until 1998)
Giovanni Casa (until 1998)
Joseph Daniel O'Toole (until 1998)
Toshiko Kasen (1998)
Donald Love (1998)
Leon McAffrey (1998)
Mr. Wong (2001)
Claude (2001)
Uptown Yardies (1998)
Southside Hoods (1998)
Vehicles Kuruma
Leone Sentinel
Hellenbach GT
Player's choice
Businesses Momma's Restaurante (owned by Ma Cipriani)
Occupation Gang member
Voiced by Michael Madsen (GTA III)
Daniel Mastrogiorgio (GTA Liberty City Stories)
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Antonio Cipriani, also referred to as Toni or Anthony, is a recurring character in the 3D Universe who appears as the protagonist of Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and a main character in Grand Theft Auto III. He is a made man in the Leone Family, the main Mafia family in Liberty City and also helps run his mother's restaurant in Saint Mark's, Portland, Liberty City. Cipriani is voiced by Michael Madsen in GTA III and by Daniel Mastrogiorgio in GTA Liberty City Stories.

Character history

Life until 1998

Antonio "Toni" Cipriani was born to Ma Cipriani and an unnamed father, a member of one of the city's Mafia families, in Portland, Liberty City. He lived with his parents in their home and restaurant located in the Saint Mark's neighbourhood. Cipriani grew up in a Mafia controlled neighbourhood and later became involved in the criminal underworld before joining the Leone Family. In 1994 Toni killed a made man on orders from Salvatore Leone, Don of the Leone Family, and left Liberty City for an unknown destination.

Return to Liberty City

Toni returned to Liberty City on a coach in 1998 and immediately met a grateful Salvatore who immediately places him under the leadership of made man Vincenzo Cilli who rose through the family's hierarchy during Toni's abscene.

Toni initially finds himself performing menial tasks for Cilli, including taking a drug dealer to his turf but is later asked to do more troublesome tasks, including assisting robbers escape from the AmCo petrol station. Toni, however, is later set up by Vincenzo when collecting a car loaded with drugs being watched by the police. Toni, angry and ashamed at working for Vincenzo, is entrusted with working for Joseph Daniel O'Toole, a member of the rival Sindacco Family who wants to join the Leones. While working for O'Toole, Toni manages to impress Salvatore by driving him away from Paulie's Revue Bar, which was being raided by the police, by preventing the destruction of a Leone-controlled casino and then, in retaliation, destroying the Sindacco run Dolls House casino/bordello.

Toni later worked for Salvatore, doing various tasks to attempt to convince union leader Jane Hopper and her fellow union leaders to grant them access to the harbor during planned strikes, which had been funded by Salvatore. During this time he also begins to work for Salvatore's wife, Maria Latore, constantly rescuing her from danger when shop lifting, being kidnapped, illegal street racing, an aggressive love interest named Wayne, who he later kills, and from overdosing on drugs. Maria, during this time, begins to fall in love with Toni but, realizing he has no money, reaffirms her interest in Salvatore's money.

Toni also confronts his mother for the first time in four years following his hasty departure. His mother, disappointed in his lack of phone calls while in hiding, continually makes negative remarks about his character and appearance, claiming he is too thin. Toni, in attempts to impress his mother, takes photographs of Giovanni Casa in his underwear and chasing two prostitutes (including Mona Lott) and later killing him when he stopped paying protection money, wins an illegal street race and kills Dan Sucho, as well as killing many Triads. His attempts, however, fall short of her high expectations following her husbands example and she places a hit on Toni, asking him to die 'like a real man'.

Being made

Toni Cipriani, about to become a made man, talking to the Don of the Leone Family, Salvatore Leone, as Mickey Hamfists looks on.

Toni, after escaping from hitmen and the interests of Maria, returns to Salvatore and is sent to collect some drugs from Miguel of the Colombian Cartel. Their deal is ambushed by the police but Toni manages to retrieve the drugs and kill Miguel before returning to Salvatore. A short while later he receives a phone call from O'Toole who informs him that Salvatore has been kidnapped by some Sindaccos although their attempts are thwarted when Toni rescues him and later helps Salvatore exact his revenge on the Sindaccos. Salvatore later has Toni follow Massimo Torini of the Sicilian Mafia, from which they learn of his treacherous alliances with the Triads and Diablos, before joining Mickey Hamfists in driving O'Toole to be 'made'.

O'Toole, however, is killed by Hamfists and Toni disposes of the body in the sea before receiving a phone call from Vincenzo, wanting to make peace at Salvatore's request. Toni, upon entering a freighter, is attacked by various men with chainsaws but survives, managing to kill Vincenzo in the process. Toni later helps to repel the Diablos from Hepburn Heights and the Red Light District and retrieves some money from a warehouse in Callahan Point, which had been destroyed by the Triads. The Mayor Roger C. Hole, alligned with the Forelli Family, puts out an arrest warrant for Salvatore who, along with Toni, is forced to flee to a safehouse in Newport, Staunton Island.

This occurs, however, only after an argument over comments Toni had supposedly made about Salvatore and his intelligence. The argument involves Salvatore pointing a gun at Toni before realising his loyalty and admitting to becoming increasingly paranoid. Salvatore, in retaliation at the Mayors actions, has Toni kill the Mayor on his jog in Belleville Park, retrieveing his phone in the process. For this, his work for the Leone Family and twice rescuing Salvatore he is made despite his concerns following O'Toole's 'ceremony'.

Made Man

Toni, after being made, receives a phone call from his mother informing him that she had called off the hit but complains that she should not have had to go to sucuh lengths to force his upward movement in the family hierarchy. Toni then comes under the employment of Donald Love, a rich businessman and Salvatore's preferred candidate to become Mayor. After collecting a corpse for a party Toni begins to campaign for Love and kill some of his rivals campaigners. Toni later also destroys a Forelli owned printing company that had been printing ballot papers, protects Love while he campaigns and, with the vote too close to call, steals a number of the ballot papers to replace with votes for Love. Their efforts, however, fall through as Love's connections with the Leone Family persuade voters to elect Miles O'Donovan. Love, now bankrupt, disppears.

Toni, during this time, had also helped Salvatore confirm Hole's allegiance to the Forelli Family and rescue Salvatore when he found himself in the middle of a hit during an attempt to spy of the Forellis. A peace deal between the Forelli and Sindacco families is also ruined by Toni, who also kills a wiseguy who was heading to Forelli Don Franco Forelli to inform him of Massimo Torini's plans to take control of the city.

The Sindacco Family were also targetted at this time when Toni began to work for corrupt police officer Leon McAffrey, which included killing a number of Sindacco mobsters, helping the Uptown Yardies acquire and then maintain control of Newport. McAffrey also told Toni of the Forelli Family's plans to move their weapons to another location, which Toni stopped by destroying them.

Working close with Salvatore

A free Salvatore Leone talking to Toni Cipriani after being released from police custody.

During this time Salvatore Leone is arrested and placed in prison on Shoreside Vale. While awaiting trial he visited by Toni, disguised as a lawyer named Lionel, and is told to attack the Forelli and Sindacco families for his incarceration. Toni assists the Southside Hoods in taking control of Wichita Gardens, a Forelli neighbourhood, and then kills Sindacco Don Paulie Sindacco, before attacking a Yakuza weapons storage and destroying their tank.

He later meets Toshiko Kasen, the bitter wife of Yakuza leader Kazuki Kasen, who hires Toni to slowly destroy her husband, including destroying his money and going to the opera with Toshiko, before killing Kazuki on the roof of his casino. He also meets Donald Love in a Shoreside Vale flophouse during this time and helps him lill his old mentor Avery Carrington to acquire his plans to regenerate the city and kill Liberty Tree reporter Ned Burner who had taken photographs of Avery's murder.

Toni, had previously worked for Burner when he pretended to be the vicar at the city cathedral and knew him to be the chief reporter for the Liberty Tree newspaper. He later chases him down and collects the photographs before killing Burner after he tried to escape and after he published stories about Toni's criminal activities under his instructions. The corpses of Avery and Ned are later collected for another morgue party. Love has Toni meet explosives expert 8-Ball who provides him with a van laiden with explosives, which he plants in old subway tunnels under Fort Staunton, a Forelli turf, before detonating them causing the area to be completely destroyed, allowing Love to rebuild the area. Toni also later helps Love escape the attention of the Colombian Cartel, Avery's partners, and he flees on his private aeroplane.

Shortly after Salvatore is escorted to his arraignment by Toni who kills a number of Sicilian Mafia mobsters attempting to murder Salvatore before helping him end the Sicilians plans of taking over the city by killing their underboss Massimo Torini and 'persuading' the Mayor, Miles O'Donovan, to work for the Leone Family.

Life between 1998 and 2001

Toni continued to work for Salvatore Leone and the Leone Family but became less active in the actual criminal activity. During this time he also moved back in with his mother and her restaurant, which he also became more active in running. He put weight on during this time and began to have a shorter temper, likely due to his mothers constant disapproval of him, and is known to have punched a man for claiming the ziti at the restaurant was over-baked. He also comes under investigation by the police for his links to Salvatore Leone, although Toni maintains that he only purchases tomato sauce from him. He also manages, throughout the period, to establish himself as the right hand man of Salvatore, being placed above Salvatore's own son Joey Leone.

Life in 2001

Joey Leone introducing Claude to Toni Cipriani during the mission Cipriani's Chauffeur.

In 2001 Toni continues to work for Salvatore Leone and help his mother run her restaurant. He is introduced to Claude, a man capable of completing tasks similar to Toni three years previously, and he hires him after using him as a driver when attempting to collect his protection money from Mr. Wong's Laundromat. Toni later has Claude retrieve the protection money, which is ambushed by the Portland Triads, destroy three Triad vans, kill three Triad warlords, and then destroy the Belly-Up Fish & Seafood Processing Plant. He also introduces Claude to Salvatore, who is shown to hold a high opinion of him. Toni also phones in to Chatterbox FM and complains to the shows host Lazlow about his mother, her unrealistic expectations and continual negativity towards him and his character.

Personality

Toni's behavior changes somewhat throughout his appearances. In 1998, Toni is somewhat easy-going, although very business-oriented and has somewhat of a control of his temper. By 2001, his mother's endless harshness had given him an explosive temper and a very short fuse. Although short-tempered and aggressive, Toni rarely gets angry at his mother, despite her constant insults, and does everything he can to please her. Likewise, Toni has great respect for Salvatore Leone and is extremely loyal to him. Toni is also known for making unfortunate choices, due to his hot temper.

Toni also has a darker side. Somewhat similar to Tommy Vercetti, when enraged, Toni gets extremely violent like when he kills and brutally dismembers Giovanni Casa and sells his cut-up body to Casa's deli. He also seems generally unfazed by the disastrous attack he performed on Fort Staunton. Despite this, Toni is capable of remorse as he is known to attend church to atone for his deeds.

Trivia

Toni Cipriani in GTA III.
Toni Cipriani in GTA Liberty City Stories.
  • Toni Cipriani ages significantly in the three years between Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto III, gaining streaks of silver in his hair and also putting on weight after being called thin by his mother, Maria Latore and Salvatore Leone.
  • Toni Cipriani is likely homage of Tony Soprano, the main character from The Sopranos. Aside from their names, both characters also share ongoing problems with their mothers, who also ordered hits on them (which occur to Toni in GTA: Liberty City Stories). Early GTA III game art for Cipriani, however, depicts him bearing a likeness to Joe Pesci.
  • An Easter egg in Grand Theft Auto IV suggests that Toni Cipriani died after 2001. However, this is not been considered canon with the GTA III Era.
  • Toni is the only protagonist to give another protagonist (Claude) missions. (Excluding the three protagonists of Grand Theft Auto V)
  • The surname 'Cipriani' is a possible reference to the Itailian dish occupying the same name.
  • Toni Cipriani's appearance changes in between cutscenes and his in-game appearance in GTA Liberty City Stories. In the cutscenes his upper body is more downward a bit chubby, but in the in-game appearance he is shape more muscular.
  • Until Trevor Philips, Toni Cipriani was the only protagonist who deliberately dismembered a person without the player's control.
  • Toni Cipriani is also the only protagonist who worked for Salvatore Leone who did not turn his back on him. Carl Johnson ended up robbing Caligula's Palace and Claude ended up killing Salvatore.
  • Toni, Michael De Santa, and Trevor Phillips are the only protagonists to directly come in contact with Lazlow. Toni calls Chatterbox FM and speaks with Lazlow in Grand Theft Auto III, while Michael and Trevor actually confront him in person and chase him after he inapproprietly touches Tracey De Santa on Fame or Shame.

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Mission appearances

GTA III
GTA Liberty City Stories
  • As the protagonist, he appears in every mission.

Murders committed