The Alto Knights
“The most dangerous enemy is an old friend.”
Synopsis
Two of New York's most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, vie for control of the city's streets. Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the Mafia (and America) forever.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-14
Top Cast
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Robert De Niro
Vito Genovese / Frank Costello
Debra Messing
Bobbie Costello
Cosmo Jarvis
Vincent Gigante
Kathrine Narducci
Anna Genovese
Michael Rispoli
Albert Anastasia
Michael Adler
Senator Tobey
Ed Amatrudo
Rudolph Halley
Joe Bacino
Joe Profaci
Anthony J. Gallo
Tommy Lucchese
Wallace Langham
Senator Estes Kefauver
Louis Mustillo
Joe Bonanno
Frank Piccirillo
Richie Boiardo
Matt Servitto
George Wolf
Robert Uricola
Tony Bender
Belmont Cameli
Frankie Boy
Carrie Lazar
LT. Trooper
James Ciccone
Carlo Gambino
Bob Glouberman
Victor Riesel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 21 DaysLondon, England
Festival / Special Debut
March 21, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 11, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 29, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.23x
-$34.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Pileggi
- Original Score
- David Fleming
- Original Title
- The Alto Knights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $45M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.2M
- Production Studios
- Winkler Films, Domain Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Levinson
Nicholas Pileggi
David Fleming
Dante Spinotti
Douglas Crise
Irwin Winkler, Mike Drake, Jason Sosnoff, Charles Winkler, David Winkler
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Levinson
Director
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Neil Spisak
Production Design
Jason Sosnoff
Producer
Jeffrey Kurland
Costume Design
Charles Winkler
Producer
David Winkler
Producer
Barry Levinson
Producer
Nicholas Pileggi
Writer
Dante Spinotti
Director of Photography
Douglas Crise
Editor
David Fleming
Original Music Composer
Greg Radcliffe
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Injury
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alto Knights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Alto Knights about?
Two of New York's most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, vie for control of the city's streets. Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the Mafia (and America) forever.
Who directed The Alto Knights?
The Alto Knights was directed by Barry Levinson.
Who stars in The Alto Knights?
The principal cast of The Alto Knights includes Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, Kathrine Narducci, Michael Rispoli.
When was The Alto Knights released and how long is it?
The Alto Knights was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Alto Knights?
The Alto Knights had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $10.2M at the worldwide box office (0.23 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Alto Knights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Alto Knights was composed by David Fleming.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Alto Knights?
The Alto Knights holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).