What’s better than Robert De Niro (Flower Moon Assassins) to play a gangster? How about Robert De Niro playing two gangsters?
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That’s right The Alto Knightsfeaturing De Niro and director Barry Levinson. The two have previously collaborated in films such as political satires Pet the Dog and a Bernie Madoff biopic The False Witch.
Written by Goodfellas screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi, The Alto Knights sees De Niro take on the dual roles of real-life crime bosses Frank Costello and Vito Genovese. Once best friends, a series of betrayals has torn the two apart. Genovese even tries to kill Costello! Now, their battle for control of New York promises to reshape the Mafia forever. Watch the full trailer above to see some hints of gangster action, and see De Niro on the run with him.
The Alto Knights starts happening on March 21.