Set in 1950s New York, "The Alto Knights" chronicles the intense rivalry and ultimate power struggle between two of the era's most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese. Robert De Niro delivers a dual performance as both mob leaders, who transition from close allies to bitter enemies after a failed assassination attempt on Costello in 1957. The film explores the shifting landscape of the American Mafia as Genovese's violent ambition clashes with Costello's desire for a more diplomatic approach to criminal enterprise. As the conflict escalates, it leads to the historic Apalachin Meeting, a pivotal moment that reshaped the future of organized crime in America forever.
The Alto Knights - official trailer
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