The Alto Knights begins with Vito sending one of his enforcers, Vincent Gigante, to kill Frank. This culminates in the latter getting shot in the lobby of his apartment just before he takes the ...

The Alto Knights begins with a bang in 1957: Frank, the big boss of the Luciano crime family, is shot in the lobby of his New York apartment building.

Not only is that true of Barry Levinson's "The Alto Knights," but this tired-as-hell mafia story - which wouldn't merit so much as a footnote in the history of mob cinema if not for the gimmick of ...

And so, aside from those familiar with the true story that inspired The Alto Knights, it was a shock to see De Niro playing ...

The Alto Knights (2025)—Directed by Barry Levinson Review: Few actors have become synonymous with a particular genre like Robert De Niro. When we hear the term “mob movie,” we instantly ...

“The Alto Knights” is a good movie, but one that feels like it could have been great. And for what it’s worth, although I’m still not sure why it’s here, De Niro’s Pesci imitation is ...

Despite the pedigree of all involved, The Alto Knights is a sub par effort. Read my review for my complete thoughts on the gangster movie.

The Alto Knights begins with a bang in 1957: Frank, the big boss of the Luciano crime family, is shot in the lobby of his New York apartment building. Frank survives and knows immediately that it ...