Tulsa King

Dwight 'The General' Manfredi

Place of Birth

AKA

The General

Character Profile

Dwight Manfredi, a charismatic yet rugged character, emerges from the shadows of the mob world to face a new and unfamiliar terrain in Oklahoma. After serving 25 years in prison for murder, he carries the weight of his past like a badge of honor, a reminder of battles won and lost in the brutal game of organized crime. His move to Tulsa, intended as a forced retirement, quickly transforms into a desperate venture to reclaim lost power and identity. He navigates the treacherous landscape of loyalty and betrayal, determined to carve out a place that he can call his own.

Manfredi's struggle portrays a man caught between the memories of his past and the ambitions of his future. Resilient and seasoned by years in prison, he returns to a landscape painfully altered yet similar to his memory. Tulsa—pulsating with opportunity and treachery—becomes the canvas for his next chapter. With a commanding presence, he tackles the complexities of modern crime, battling both new enemies and ghosts of decisions long made.

His tenacity and resourcefulness drive him forward, illuminating the enigmatic tapestry of a life punctuated by both illustrious triumphs and deep betrayals, making his journey both poignant and compelling.

Credits

Sylvester Stallone as Dwight 'The General' Manfredi

Person Tulsa King

Personality Traits

Confident and charismatic, able to command a room.
Gravelly and sometimes volatile, reflecting anger and frustration at his past and present.
Loyal to his code and those few who earn his trust, yet unforgiving to enemies.
Resilient and strategic, wrestling with the juxtaposition of his violent past and desire for stability.
Cautiously strategic with an indomitable will, showcasing an emotional depth often masked by his tough demeanor.

Key Roles

Former mafia underboss in New York.
Leader in the struggle for re-establishing his power in Tulsa.
Strategist in building his new empire and a protector to his crew.
Mentor to young gangsters discovering their paths.

Relationships

Stacy Beale

An ATF agent who becomes both a love interest and a foil as she investigates Dwight's operations.

Tyson Mitchell

Dwight’s personal driver, who becomes his trusted ally and protégé.

Lawrence 'Bodhi' Geigerman

A local dispensary owner whom Dwight coerces for financial support, evolving into a complex partnership.

Don Charles 'Chickie' Invernizzi

Dwight’s former comrade from the mafia in New York, representing Dwight's complicated ties to his past.

The Kansas City mob

A formidable competitor encroaching on Dwight's new territory, forcing him to confront threats he did not anticipate.

Tulsa Residents

Dwight struggles to earn their respect while also asserting control over the new territory.

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Tulsa King

Just after he is released from prison after 25 years, New York mafia capo Dwight “The General” Manfredi is unceremoniously exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Okla. Realizing that his mob family may not have his best interests in mind, Dwight slowly builds a “crew” from a group of unlikely characters,...

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