Monday, March 24, 2025
The Alto Knights
Two boys, Frank Costello & Vito Genovese, were sons of Italian immigrants who had moved to New York City. They became best friends & hoodlums together. In the 1950’s they were 2 of the notorious crime bosses. Based on true events, this is their story about their friendship, their lives, their different styles of operation, & their falling out. Robert De Niro plays the dual roles of Frank & Vito. This is a classic gangster mob story scenario like previously portrayed in films such as “The Godfather” & “Goodfellas”. This is a well-made period piece reflecting the look & feel of the times. The Alto Knights was the name of the social club in New York City’s Little Italy that was the safe haven where these mobsters met.
Alien gives it 3 “Upstate New York, exit 17” stars out of 4.
