Acclaimed actor Robert De Niro plays not one but two lead characters in the biographical crime drama "The Alto Knights". Based on true events, the film is set in 1950s New York, with the two-time Oscar winner portraying rival Italian-American mafia bosses Frank Costello and Vito Genovese.

Actor Robert De Niro has spoken about the challenges of playing two roles in upcoming mafia movie The Alto Knights.The film sees the 81-year-old play mob bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, and sees Genovese order a hit on Costello,

Robert De Niro stars as dual leads in the biographical crime drama 'The Alto Knights,' portraying rival 1950s mafia bosses in New York. Directed by Barry Levinson and written by Nicholas Pileggi, the film explores the fractious relationship and power struggle between Frank Costello and Vito Genovese.