The long-awaited biographical crime drama The Alto Knights, directed by Barry Levinson and written by Nicholas Pileggi, finally has an official trailer. Interestingly, this project had been brewing since the 1970s but was consistently rejected by major studios until Warner Bros. Pictures revived it in 2022.
This movie’s journey to the big screen has been a lengthy and arduous one. With its complex history and acclaimed creative team, anticipation for The Alto Knights is understandably high. Warner Bros. Pictures has unveiled the official trailer and we’re hooked on Robert De Niro’s dual performance!
Robert De Niro Takes on Two Roles
The official trailer for The Alto Knights kicks off by introducing the dual roles played by Robert De Niro: Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. As prominent figures in the mafia, both Genovese and Costello led intricate lives marked by complexity and intrigue.
De Niro’s masterful portrayal of these characters is on full display in this gripping trailer from Warner Bros. Pictures.
The trailer for The Alto Knights shines the spotlight on De Niro’s performance, and for good reason – he’s taking on not one, but two roles. Be warned: the trailer is intense, with plenty of gunfire and bloodshed.
If graphic content isn’t your cup of tea, you may want to skip it. However, for those who can stomach it, the trailer is undeniably badass, hinting at a gripping story about a notorious mob boss.
If The Alto Knights had been made decades ago, it likely wouldn’t have packed the same punch as it will in 2025. The official trailer offers an intense glimpse into the downfall of the American mafia, making it a highly anticipated release.
De Niro is the undeniable star of the trailer, and will undoubtedly bring the same energy to the movie, set to hit theaters on March 21, 2025.
More About The Alto Knights
Joining Robert De Niro in the cast of The Alto Knights are Debra Messing (The Wedding Date, Will & Grace), Cosmo Jarvis (Shōgun, Persuasion), Kathrine Narducci (A Bronx Tale, Chicago Overcoat), Michael Rispoli (The Rum Diary, It Had to Be You), Michael Adler (Liar Liar, Hard to Kill), Ed Amatrudo (Nashville, Found), Wallace Langham (Veronica’s Closet, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation), Louis Mustillo (Cooper’s Bar, All You Need Is Blood), and Matt Servitto (Compliance, The Night Watchmen) among others.
The producers of The Alto Knights are Irwin Winkler, Barry Levinson, Jason Sosonoff, Charles Winkler, and David Winkler, in association with Winkler Films, and the distribution rights belong to Warner Bros. Pictures.
Conclusion
2025 has several big releases and The Alto Knights has joined the roster, so don’t forget to mark your calendars to witness Robert De Niro’s iconic performance!