Podestà

 is one of the three main antagonists (alongside Count Volpe and the Terrible Dogfish) of the movie Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio. He is voiced 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.

Personality
He has a very tough and firm character, he likes to keep everything under his control. He is very serious and indoctrinated, he does not show affection for his loved ones such as his son and wife.

Appearances

 * Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio