The Alto Knights Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jun. 8, 2025

The Alto Knights

Release Date: Friday, March 21, 2025 Theaters Friday, April 11, 2025 VOD / Digital

Director: Barry Levinson

Starring: Robert De Niro • Cosmo Jarvis • Debra Messing • Kathrine Narducci • Michael Rispoli

R Drama N/A

3.75 / 5.0

82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Italian American crime bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, run their respective families during the 20th century. In 1957, Genovese tries (and fails) to assassinate Costello, who is ultimately injured and attempts to retire from the mafia.

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Who stars in The Alto Knights – Cast List

Robert De Niro
Focker In-Law, New Year's Eve
C
Cosmo Jarvis
Warfare, Persuasion
D
Debra Messing
The Women, Along Came Polly
K
Kathrine Narducci
The Irishman
M
Michael Rispoli
Nonnas, Framing John DeLorean
M
Michael Adler
E
Ed Amatrudo
A Week Away
J
Joe Bacino
A
Anthony J. Gallo
W
Wallace Langham
The Darkest Minds, Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal
L
Louis Mustillo
F
Frank Piccirillo

Who is making The Alto Knights – Crew List

A look at The Alto Knights behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Barry Levinson last helmed Rock The Kasbah and The Humbling. The film's writer Nicholas Pileggi last penned Scarpa.

Director: Barry Levinson
Screenwriter: Nicholas Pileggi
Producer: Irwin Winkler

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Winkler Films

Production – What we know about the The Alto Knights

Key Facts

Robert De Niro will play dual role as 1950s mob bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello (4/8/2023).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2024

Completed

Changed The Alto Knights movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2023

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2022

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for violence and pervasive language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Wise Guys
Language: English

The Alto Knights Trailers and Clips

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Official Trailer

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Featurette

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Clip: Both Ways

The Alto Knights Release Date: When was the film released?

The Alto Knights was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, March 21 , 2025. There were 15 15 other movies released on the same date, including Ash, Snow White and Bob Trevino Likes It.