Barry Levinson's film "The Alto Knights" features Robert De Niro in dual roles: Frank Costello, a mob boss who enjoys quiet nights with his family and pets, and Vito Genovese, his dangerous rival. This stark contrast highlights the complexities of Mafia life, with Frank's leisure juxtaposed against Vito's violent actions. Levinson's approach aims to refresh the crime drama genre, exploring themes of power and identity through the lens of these two characters, and providing a unique twist on familiar mob narratives.
The contrast between Frank, a man of domestic leisure, and Vito, a jealous and vengeful killer, underlines the film's exploration of Mafia life.
To avoid clichés in crime movies, Levinson has De Niro play both the relaxed Frank and the violent Vito, showcasing duality in Mob culture.
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