The Alto Knights
The Alto Knights
Robert De Niro plays dual roles as two of New York’s most notorious organized crime bosses in The Alto Knights.
What is The Alto Knights about?
As stated above, De Niro portrays both Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. Vito was the leader of the Genovese crime family and a childhood friend of the legendary Lucky Luciano. Together they shape the Mafia’s rise as a major force in organized crime in the United States. In addition, he facilitated the expansion of the heroin trade to an international level
On the other hand, Frank joined New York City gangs as a child. After working with Lucky in the bootlegging operations during Prohibition, he climbed the ranks to become the acting boss of the Luciano crime family.
Both would vie for control of the streets of New York City. Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the Mafia (and America) forever.
How to watch The Alto Knights?
The film arrives in theaters on March 21, 2025, and internationally beginning March 19, 2025.
What is The Alto Knights rated?
The series has a rating of R for violence and pervasive language.
What is behind The Alto Knights?
Serving as both director and producer is filmmaker Barry Levinson. Other producers include Irwin Winkler, Jason Sosnoff, Charles Winkler and David Winkler, with Mike Drake executive producing. As for the script, the film was written by Goodfellas and Casino writer Nicholas Pileggi.