De Niro leadsThe Alto Knightscastas both mob boss characters: Costello and Vito Genovese.

Frank intends to forgive Vito, surrender his position, and leave the mafia life for good.

Frank’s retaliation against Vito is arguably more taboo, at least for a member of the mafia.

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Did Frank Costello Really Tip Off The Police?

He was not at that meeting…But it makes for a good film.

“The move reportedly leans into a theory, but there’s nothing concrete to back it.

Robert De Niro and Kathrine Narducci in The Alto Knights

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This is not how this played out in real life.

This led to the Apalachin meeting in November 1957.

Alto Knights is the latest film from director Barry Levinson and all-time great actor Robert De Niro.

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Here’s where you’re able to watch it upon its release.

Thefact that De Niro plays both characters is crucial to the movie’s themes.

Sources:Time

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