The Alto Knights: Upcoming movie’s storyline, release date, trailer, cast and characters

Robert De Niro takes on dual roles in The Alto Knights, Barry Levinson’s latest crime thriller. The film delves into the lives of two prominent New York mafia bosses, Vito Genovese and Frank Costello.

Storyline

De Niro portrays Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, real-life leaders of the Genovese crime family. The storyline focuses on their involvement in organized crime during the mid-20th century. It highlights Genovese’s attempt to assassinate Costello in 1957, which marked a turning point in mafia history.

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Cast and Characters

The film also features Debra Messing as Bobbie Costello, the wife of Frank Costello, and Kathrine Narducci as Anna Genovese, Vito’s wife. Actor Cosmo Jarvis joins the cast in an unspecified role. The relationships between these characters add depth to the story.

Robert De Niro is widely known for roles in crime films. His early work includes Mean Streets (1973) and The Godfather Part II (1974). Later, he appeared in classics, such as Goodfellas (1990), Casino (1995) and A Bronx Tale (1993). His extensive experience in the genre adds anticipation for his portrayal in The Alto Knights.

This is not the first collaboration between Barry Levinson and Robert De Niro. They have previously worked together on Wag the Dog (1997), Sleeper and The Wizard of Lies (2017). These collaborations have showcased their synergy in creating compelling stories.

The screenplay is written by Nicholas Pileggi, who co-wrote Goodfellas and authored its source novel Wiseguy: Life in a Mafia Family. His expertise in mafia stories brings authenticity to the film.

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Release Date

Warner Bros. is set to release The Alto Knights in theaters on March 21. The trailer has generated excitement, and the film promises to be a noteworthy addition to the genre.

Trailer

Here is the trailer.

FAQs

What is The Alto Knights about?
The film focuses on the lives of two mafia bosses, their rivalry and the attempted assassination of Frank Costello in 1957.

When will The Alto Knights release?
The film will premiere in theaters on March 21.