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De Niro's 'The Alto Knights' Flops with 38% Rating

3/21/2025

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In "The Alto Knights," Robert De Niro takes on the roles of rival mob bosses Frank Costello and Vito Genovese in a 1950s crime drama directed by Barry Levinson. Unfortunately, the film has flopped with a dismal 38% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, criticized for its clichéd storytelling and uninspired performances, leaving audiences yearning for fresh narratives in the gangster genre.

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In "The Alto Knights," Robert De Niro takes on the roles of rival mob bosses Frank Costello and Vito Genovese in a 1950s crime drama directed by Barry Levinson. Unfortunately, the film has flopped with a dismal 38% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, criticized for its clichéd storytelling and uninspired performances, leaving audiences yearning for fresh narratives in the gangster genre.