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Boardwalk Empire


A bustling little city by the seashore, totally dependent upon money spent by tourists, Atlantic City’s popularity rose in the early 20th century and peaked during Prohibition. The resort’s singular purpose of providing a good time to its visitors—whether lawful or not—demanded a single mentality to rule the town. Success of the local economy was the only ideology, and critics and do-gooders weren’t tolerated.

By 1900, a political juggernaut, funded by payoffs from gambling rooms, bars, and brothels, was firmly entrenched. For the next 70 years, Atlantic City was dominated by a partnership comprised of local politicians and racketeers. This unique alliance reached full bloom in the person of Enoch "Nucky" Johnson—the second of three bosses to head the Republican machine that dominated city politics and society.

In Boardwalk Empire, Nucky Johnson, Louis "the Commodore" Kuehnle, Frank "Hap" Farley, and Atlantic City itself spring to life in all their garish splendor. Author Nelson Johnson traces "AC" from its humble beginnings as Jonathan Pitney’s seaside health resort, through the notorious backroom politics and power struggles, to the city’s astonishing rebirth as an entertainment and gambling mecca where anything goes.

Boardwalk Empire is a colorful, irresistible history of a unique city and culture. Here is proof positive that truth is stranger and more compelling than fiction.
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Episode Info

Prev: 3x12 -- Margate Sands (Dec/02/2012)


Desperate to weaken Gyp’s alliance with Masseria and reclaim Atlantic City, Nucky cedes control of one of his prized assets to Rothstein. Harrow returns to Gillian’s brothel for some unfinished business; Luciano is forced to take on a new heroin partner after being arrested in New York; Chalky and Capone put their enmity on hold while taking on Masseria’s men; Margaret decides to end one relationship and considers resuming another.

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Cast
Steve BuscemiSteve Buscemi
As Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson
Michael PittMichael Pitt
As Jimmy Darmody
Kelly MacDonald (3)Kelly MacDonald (3)
As Margaret Schroeder
Mike Shannon (1)Mike Shannon (1)
As Van Alden
Shea WhighamShea Whigham
As Eli Thompson
Aleksa PalladinoAleksa Palladino
As Angela Darmody
Michael StuhlbargMichael Stuhlbarg
As Arnold Rothstein
Stephen Graham (1)Stephen Graham (1)
As Al Capone
Vincent PiazzaVincent Piazza
As Lucky Luciano

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Recaps
3x12: Margate Sands recap: The episode begins with Al Capone killing a bunch of guys in the middle of the night. Reporters question Atlantic City Mayor Ed Bader about the rash of violence and he says the authorities are handling things. Bader says it's "gangsters versus gangsters" and average citizens don't need to worry. Nucky, holed up in the lumber yard, talks to Mickey Doyle about things at the Overholt distillery. Mickey says that if it gets up and running, it'll be huge. Gyp is meeting with Masseria and tells Tonino to keep everyone away from there. Masseria questions Gyp about how many of his men he gave him... read more.

3x11: Two Imposters recap: The episode begins with a worker going through the wreckage of Nucky's home. Eddie reports to Nucky that everything is taken care of. Eddie confirms that Margaret is gone and the kids are gone, as well. Nucky asks Eddie if he knew about Margaret and Slater. Eddie says he tends only to Nucky. Nucky asks Eddie to make some calls to Eli, Mickey Doyle and Chalky White but the phone line is dead. Suddenly, men with guns burst into the hotel and Nucky and Eddie are nowhere to be found. Nucky isn't hiding long, though. He shoots three men dead as they come through the office looking for him. Nucky and Eddie steal a young man's car, offering him money. But when the guy sees dead bodies, he tosses them the keys and takes off... read more.

3x10: A Man, A Plan... recap: The episode begins and King Neptune is inviting all the folks on the boardwalk to enjoy the treats the ocean has to offer when bottles of whiskey start washing up on the shore. People flock into the water to collect as much as they can much to Mayor Ed Bader's chagrin. Soon enough, even King Neptune joins them. Gyp Rosetti is angry with Tonino, his main lieutenant, for letting two dozen cases fall overboard. Nucky reads a news article about "sources" saying that Remus was paying off an Attorney General's aide. Gaston Means calls and tells Nucky that Jess Smith will say anything to anyone and it won't be long before Nucky's name comes up. Nucky tells Means that his name would also likely come up... read more.

3x9: The Milkmaid's Lot recap: The episode begins with workers clearing up the wreckage after the explosion. Nucky's vision is blurry and he's got ringing in his ears from a concussion, according to the doctor checking him out. Nucky isn't taking his medication. His doctor tells him he needs bed rest. Nucky says to "call Eddie," but he means Eli. The doctor says a concussion can result in a "temporary lack of mental acuity". Margaret goes off to find Slater. Slater tells her it's Gyp Rosetti's doing. Slater explains that Nucky said no when Gyp wanted him to say yes. It's as simple as that, he claims. He starts to clarify, "When this is all sorted, you and I-" But Nucky walks in and interrupts... read more.

3x8: The Pony recap: The episode begins and the coroner has changed the cause of death on Jimmy's death certificate to "accidental drowning". Nucky is making plans to head to New York for the day, but it's neither to meet with Rothstein or Billie. He asks Slater about a pony for Emily. Slater is in charge of figuring out the details. Eddie comes in with news, "James Darmody is dead". Nucky, Slater and Eli, who's also in the room, know the truth about Jimmy, but Nucky tells Eddie, "That is pure speculation". Eddie hands Nucky the newspaper reporting Jimmy's "drowning". They're all confused and surprised. Johnny Torio is back in Chicago from a long visit to Italy and Al Capone welcomes him warmly... read more.
Recurring Guests

Rory McTigue as Teddy Schroeder (21 eps)
Connor Noon as Tommy Darmody (21 eps)
Lucy Gallina as Emily Schroeder (21 eps)
Anatol Yusef as Meyer Lansky (19 eps)
Victor Verhaeghe as Ward Boss Fleming (19 eps)
Robert Clohessy as Ward Boss Neary (17 eps)
Kevin O'Rourke as Edward Bader (16 eps)
Declan McTigue as Teddy Schroeder (15 eps)
Josie Gallina as Emily Schroeder (14 eps)
William Hill (2) as Ward Boss O'Neill (13 eps)

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Classification: Scripted
Genre: Drama | Family
Status: Returning Series
Network: HBO ( USA)
Airs: Sundays at 09:00 pm
Runtime: 60 Minutes
Premiere: September 19, 2010
Episode Order: 12
Themes
Straight Up and Down by The Brian Jonestown Massacre  
Akas
• Boardwalk Empire - Gengszterkorzó (Used In Hungary)
• Zakazane imperium (Used In Poland)
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