Alto Knights
- Sep 17, 2024, United Kingdom
An exciting Mafia-inspired movie might feel long overdue, which is why many fans will likely rush out to see Alto Knights once it arrives in movie theaters.
The upcoming flick features Mafioso movie icons and a talented supporting cast to help bring the unique story to life on the big screen.
If you are eager to learn more, here is everything you need to know about Alto Knights, including its release date, plot, all-star cast, critic reviews, and more.
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What is the Release Date for Alto Knights?
Alto Knights was originally scheduled for release on November 15, 2024, but its US release date has been delayed to March 21, 2025.
However, if you live in Germany, you can watch the flick on November 14, 2024, and it will arrive in movie theaters in Canada and the United Kingdom on November 15, 2024.
What is the Plot?
Alto Knights tells the story of real-life Italian American mob bosses Frank Costello and Vito Genovese.
The competing dons played a prominent role in the American mafia during the mid-20th century.
The movie follows how Genovese orders a hit on his rival in 1957, only for Costello to survive the attempted assassination.
Who Stars in Alto Knights?
Robert De Niro is no stranger to gangster movies, appearing in The Godfather Part II (1974), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), Goodfellas (1990), A Bronx Tale (1993), Casino (1995), and The Irishman (2019), to name a few.
However, De Niro may have taken on his biggest challenge to date, as he will play a double role in the movie, portraying Vito Genovese and Frank Costello.
Kathrine Narducci, best known for playing Charmaine Bucco in The Sopranos, plays Vito’s wife, Anna Genovese. Also, Will & Grace star Debra Messing plays Frank’s wife, Bobbie Costello.
Cosmo Jarvis, best known for playing John Blackthorne in Shōgun, plays Vincent Gigante, an American mobster from the Genovese crime family.
Matt Servito, who many will recognize as The Soprano’s Agent Dwight Harris, was cast as George Wolf, and his Sopranos’ co-star Louis Mustillo plays Joe Bonanno.
Who Wrote Alto Knights?
Alto Knights was written by Nicholas Pileggi. He is best known for co-writing the Goodfellas screenplay alongside its director Martin Scorsese. He also wrote screenplays for Casino and served as executive producer on American Gangster (2007) and The Irishman.
He wrote the 1985 non-fiction book Wise Guy, which Alto Knights is based on. The movie will be known as Wise Guy in Australia and Germany.
Who Directed the Movie?
Alto Knights was directed by Barry Levinson. The Academy Award-winning American director is known for producing some of the best mid-budget movies for the big screen, including Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Rain Man (1988), and Sleepers (1996).
What Was Alto Knight’s Budget?
Barry Levinson is well-known for directing mid-budget films, and Alto Knights is no exception, as it had a budget of $45 million. However, casting Robert De Niro in dual roles could help the film enjoy a healthy return at the box office.
Is There an Official Trailer?
There currently isn’t a trailer for Alto Knights. It was likely to be released by Warner Bros. Pictures closer to its release date.
What Do the Critics Say?
As Alto Knights hasn’t had a world premiere, there are currently no reviews from top film critics available.
However, it reportedly received positive feedback following a test screening in Pasadena, California, in January 2024.
