SEASON 17 / EPISODE 311
Alto Knights & the Real Mob Bosses: Frank Costello & Vito Genovese
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The story behind the story.
In this episode, we discuss the upcoming film ALTO KNIGHTS and the real history behind the legendary mob bosses it portrays. Frank Costello and Vito Genovese-two of the most powerful figures in organized crime- are both played by Robert De Niro. We explore their rivalry, their impact on the Mafia, and how Hollywood is bringing their story to the big screen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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LITTLE ITALY · GIANNI’S EARLY YEARS
Frank CostelloBefore Hollywood, a different kind of mentor.
Before Hollywood, there was Little Italy. In Hollywood Godfather, Gianni recalls Frank Costello taking him under his wing during his New York childhood. He presents Costello as a powerful early influence on the life that followed. Gianni says he worked for Costello as a messenger for years and viewed him as a mentor. On the podcast, he revisits this relationship in “Mentoring by the Mob: Frank Costello.” This chapter presents Gianni’s personal recollections, with links to his memoir and interview.
Gianni’s memoir · publisher synopsis ↗ Gianni’s 2019 VICE interview ↗
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