Robert De Niro returns to the MOB movie genre with “The Alto Knights”, and it beats theaters on Friday.
De Niro draws double tulls in the biographical drama, as he plays two of New York’s most notorious chiefs, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese. The film works as a 360 moment for De Niro, because Costello was inspiration behind the “The Godfather” character Don Vito Corleone. De Niro played 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 look below.
When will “The Alto Knights” come out?
“The Alto Knights” is coming out Friday 21 March.
Are “The Alto Knights” in theaters?
Yes, “The Alto Knights” will premiere in theaters on Friday 21 March. Check the lists below for Showtimes.
Will “The Alto Knights” flow?
After its theater run in March, “The Alto Knights” will be more than likely to be available to stream on Warner Bros.-Discovery’s platform Max.
What is “The Alto Knights” about?
Here is the WBD’s official description of the film: “The film follows two of New York’s most notorious organized chiefs, Frank Costello (De Niro) and Vito Genovese (De Niro), as they vie for control of the city’s streets.
Who is in the role?
The movie Stars Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, Katherine Narducci, James Ciccone, Sydney Miles and more.

