Robert De Niro Stars in Dual Roles in Upcoming Crime Drama 'The Alto Knights'
Barry Levinson directs the March 21 release, which explores the deadly rivalry between mob bosses Frank Costello and Vito Genovese.
- Robert De Niro plays both Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, two notorious New York crime bosses, in a film based on their real-life conflict.
- Directed by Barry Levinson, the movie marks his first theatrical release since 2015 and reunites him with De Niro after several past collaborations.
- The screenplay is written by Nicholas Pileggi, known for co-writing 'Goodfellas,' and is produced by Irwin Winkler, another 'Goodfellas' veteran.
- The story follows the friendship-turned-rivalry between Costello and Genovese, culminating in an assassination attempt and Costello's subsequent retaliation.
- The film, also starring Debra Messing, Katherine Narducci, and Cosmo Jarvis, is set to premiere in theaters on March 21, 2025.