Robert De Niro is renowned for his Mafia heavies, but in "The Alto Knights," he plays two real-life Mob bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese.

For an esteemed actor like Robert De Niro, there isn’t much he hasn’t tried. With a stack of credits that bulks up the ...

Jessica Wang Fri, March 21, 2025, 5:00 AM PDT 4 min read Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures Robert De Niro as Vito Genovese and Robert De Niro as Frank Costello in 'The Alto Knights' ...

The 1950s period crime drama centers around the real-life mafia war between Luciano family boss Frank Costello and conniving underboss Vito Genovese -- both played by De Niro. When Costello ...

De Niro seems to be having fun playing both Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, but the movie around his double performance is a chore to watch.

Robert De Niro: “Vito, I guess, he’s fearless in his world, and feared. Frank was more of a diplomat — leave people alone, don’t get into hassles with them unless absolutely necessary.” ...

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Robert De Niro as Vito Genovese, left, and Robert De Niro as Frank Costello in a scene from "The Alto Knights." Credit: AP ...

Robert De Niro stars opposite himself, playing both Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, the notorious Italian American mafiosi, in “The Alto Knights.” Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures ...

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Robert De Niro as Vito Genovese, left, and Robert De Niro as Frank Costello in a scene from "The Alto Knights." ...