The Boondock Saint 's Papa Joe contacts Il Duce , portrayed by Billy Connolly .
Concerned he may be a target , Papa Joe contacts a hitman , Il Duce , The actual dialog of the film mistakenly equates Il Duce with `` The Duke '' , yet the real meaning of the Italian word `` Duce '' is ' ( War ) Leader ' or 'Commander ' ( see e.g . the relevant voice on Wordreference online dictionary ) .
The Boondock Saints