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The Alto Knights

The most dangerous enemy is an old friend.

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.

20252h 2mRCrime, Drama

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About The Alto Knights

Directors
Barry Levinson
Cast
Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, Kathrine Narducci, Michael Rispoli, Michael Adler
Genres
Crime, Drama
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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