After mob boss Vito (Robert De Niro with loads of facial prosthetics) gets into a scrape with the authorities, he has to flee the USA and leave his childhood friend and business partner Frank (Robert De Niro without augmentation) in charge of things. Many years go by and the latter makes a success of the post prohibition business, avoiding the narcotics industry and keeping the peace amongst the other families that…
The most dangerous enemy is an old friend.
Two of New York's most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, vie for control of the city's streets. 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.
Top Cast
Robert De Niro
Vito Genovese / Frank Costello
Debra Messing
Bobbie Costello
Cosmo Jarvis
Vincent Gigante
Kathrine Narducci
Anna Genovese
Michael Rispoli
Albert Anastasia
Michael Adler
Senator Tobey
Ed Amatrudo
Rudolph Halley
Joe Bacino
Joe Profaci
Anthony J. Gallo
Tommy Lucchese
Wallace Langham
Senator Estes Kefauver
Louis Mustillo
Joe Bonanno
Frank Piccirillo
Richie Boiardo
Matt Servitto
George Wolf
Robert Uricola
Tony Bender
Belmont Cameli
Frankie Boy
Carrie Lazar
LT. Trooper
Reviews
<em>'The Alto Knights'</em> delivered for me. A (biographical) crime drama featuring Robert De Niro, what's not to love? It's a bio about Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, two people I'm not all that familiar with but the story is an easy one to understand and follow so it matters not. I'm not absolutely sold on the documentary-esque scenes, though everything more traditional is excellent in my opinion. It…
You guys remember how bad Gotti was? Well this is what happens when someone tries to out-do De Niro in anything. He took a breath, told Travolta to hold his beer, and sat down and showed him how bad a mob movie can really be. Part of it is, well it's De Niro's politics. He isn't just outspoken politically, he's an outspoken cry-bully and that who cry baby attitude makes it pretty unbelievable when you're…
"The Alto Knights" is a highly recommended and worthwhile film and the most surprising thing of all is how bloodless the finale is. This is a good thing since it allows the film to be rounded off in the most unorthodox way imaginable. However, even though there is plenty said about notorious New York crime bosses Frank Costello and Vito Genovese as young men very little of these early years is actually shown and the…
FAQ about The Alto Knights
What is The Alto Knights about?
Two of New York's most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, vie for control of the city's streets. 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…
When was The Alto Knights released?
The Alto Knights was released in 2025.
What genres does The Alto Knights belong to?
The Alto Knights is categorised as Crime, Drama, History.
Who stars in The Alto Knights?
The cast of The Alto Knights includes Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, Kathrine Narducci, Michael Rispoli.