Podestà

 is a character on Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio. He is portrayed by Ron Perlman.

Biography
Podestà is a fascist government official who helps run a youth camp to indoctrinate young boys in Italy. He tries to exploit Pinocchio into becoming a child soldier in the war, as he sees Pinocchio as a potential foot soldier who will never get tired or die.

Podestà is the father of Candlewick and spreads propaganda throughout the town.

Appearances

 * Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio