In the underworld of 1950s New York, two powerful Mafia figures—Vito Genovese and Frank Costello—fight for control of the city’s criminal empire. As alliances shift and tensions rise, their rivalry escalates into a deadly power struggle, culminating in a shocking assassination attempt that changes the course of organized crime. The Alto Knights is a biographical crime drama about ambition, loyalty, and the cost of power in the Mafia’s golden age.
Movie Title: The Alto Knights
About:
The Alto Knights is an American biographical crime drama directed by Barry Levinson and written by Nicholas Pileggi. Set in 1950s New York, the film is about the intense rivalry between Italian-American mob bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, both portrayed by Robert De Niro. The narrative highlights their power struggle within the Mafia, which leads to a failed assassination attempt on Costello.
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: March 21, 2025
Director: Barry Levinson
Writer: Nicholas Pileggi
Producers:
- Irwin Winkler
- Barry Levinson
- Jason Sosnoff
- Charles Winkler
- David Winkler
Cast:
- Robert De Niro as Vito Genovese and Frank Costello
- Debra Messing as Bobbie Costello, Frank’s wife
- Kathrine Narducci as Anna Genovese, Vito’s wife
- Cosmo Jarvis as Vincent Gigante
- Michael Rispoli as Michael Rispoli
- James Ciccone as Carlo Gambino
- Wallace Langham as Senator Estes Kefauver
- Matt Servitto as George Wolf
Length of Movie / Running Time: 123 minutes
Age Rating for The Alto Knights: R (Restricted)
Country: United States
Genre: Biographical Crime D
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