In The Alto Knights, Barry Levinson, legendary director of such films as Rain Man, teams up with screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi(Goodfellas, Casino) to revisit a landmark episode in the history of the Italian-American mafia. In the cast, Robert De Niro, an icon of gangster films, shares the screen with Debra Messing and Cosmo Jarvis, in a fascinating reconstruction of the tensions between two Mafia bosses, Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, in the heart of the 1950s. This crime drama and thriller promises an immersion in the dark workings of organized crime.
The Alto Knights will hit cinema screens from March 19, 2025.
Synopsis: Vito Genovese and Frank Costello are two Italian-American crime bosses in the middle of the 20th century. In 1957, Genovese attempts to assassinate Costello, but fails. Costello, wounded by the attack, tries to retire from the Mafia.
The Alto Knights will appeal to fans of historical gangster films, especially those who have been captivated by works such as The Godfather or Goodfellas. Fans of Robert De Niro, whose screen presence promises memorable performances, will find in this film an extension of his rich career in intense crime stories.
The combination of Barry Levinson's precise direction, a screenplay written by the master of the genre Nicholas Pileggi, and a plot inspired by true events lends the film a rare depth and authenticity. However, those who prefer lighter tales may find the film's dark, dramatic tone less accessible.
The Alto Knights brings together a prestigious cast to tell the story of one of the most famous rivalries in Mafia history. The collaboration between Levinson and Pileggi, already acclaimed in the past, promises a well-documented story and a visually striking film. Shot on authentic sets, the film plunges into the atmosphere of the 1950s with a faithful reconstruction.
With The Alto Knights, Barry Levinson offers an intense thriller about the Italian-American mafia, driven by Robert De Niro's consistently charismatic performance. The film promises to be a rich and dramatic exploration of the moral choices and rivalries that shape the destinies of its main characters.
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