First Glance: “The Alto Knights”

Being captivated by the story of the American Mafia’s ascent and descent, the upcoming movie “The Alto Knights” instantly piqued my interest. This biographical crime drama is helmed by Academy Award-winning director Barry Levinson (“The Natural”, “Rain Man”) and penned by Nicholas Pileggi (“Goodfellas”). To make it even more intriguing, the film stars Robert De Niro in a double role portraying mob bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. Already eager after learning this, watching the first trailer has me even more thrilled.

In the 1950s, the series “The Alto Knights” delves into the intricate bond and subsequent conflicts between Italian-American mob leaders Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. The narrative focuses on their tight camaraderie, along with the growing strain that culminates in an unsuccessful assassination plot and a transformative rearrangement of the American Mafia. This captivating subject matter seems perfectly suited for exploration, and it appears Warner Bros. have assembled the ideal team to do so.

On March 21st, the movie titled ‘Alto Knights’ will hit the cinemas. Give the trailer a watch below to decide if you’d like to catch it at the theater or not.

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2025-01-15 23:56