In 1946, three brothers, Cosmo, Lenny, and Victor Carboni, struggle to find their place in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Cosmo, the eldest, sees potential in his brothers, while Lenny, a war veteran, is haunted by his experiences. Victor, the youngest, is a gentle giant who finds solace in his relationships with his brother and his Chinese-American girlfriend. When Victor impresses a local wrestler, Frankie the Thumper, in an arm wrestling match, Cosmo sees an opportunity for the brothers to leave their neighborhood behind and pursue a lucrative career in wrestling.

Paradise Alley
The true story of three Italian-American brothers from the New York City slums who chase their wrestling dreams, leveraging their distinct abilities to outsmart a cunning promoter.