Robert De Niro’s returns to the mob movie genre with “The Alto Knights,” and it’s hitting theaters on Friday.
De Niro pulls double duty in the biographical drama, as he stars two of New York’s most notorious crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese. The film serves as a 360 moment for De Niro, as Costello was the inspiration behind “The Godfather” character Don Vito Corleone. De Niro starred as the young Vito in “The Godfather Part II.”
The film was written by Nicholas Pileggi (“Goodfellas”) and directed by Barry Levinson. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch below.
When does “The Alto Knights” come out?
“The Alto Knights” comes out Friday, March 21.
Is “The Alto Knights” in theaters?
Yes, “The Alto Knights” will premiere in theaters on Friday, March 21. Check the listings below for showtimes.
Will “The Alto Knights” be streaming?
After its theatrical run in March, “The Alto Knights” will more than likely be available to stream on Warner Bros.-Discovery’s platform Max.
What is “The Alto Knights” about?
Here’s WBD’s official description of the film: “The film follows two of New York’s most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello (De Niro) and Vito Genovese (De Niro), as they 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.”
Who’s in the cast?
The film stars Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, Katherine Narducci, James Ciccone, Sydney Miles and more.
