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Boardwalk Echoes: Relive the Glitz, Grit, and Glory

Boardwalk Empire masterfully intertwines power, corruption, and loyalty, crafting a Prohibition-era opera where Nucky Thompson reigns supreme, balancing political maneuvers and brutal rivalries amid the jazz and bootleg liquor of Atlantic City.

Boardwalk Empire Trivia

Who plays the character Nucky Thompson in Boardwalk Empire? (Medium)
#1: Steve Buscemi
#2: James Gandolfini
#3: Paul Giamatti
#4: Jeff Daniels
What is the name of Nucky Thompson's brother in "Boardwalk Empire"? (Genius)
#1: Jimmy
#2: Eli
#3: Charlie
#4: Al
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Boardwalk Empire Fun Facts

Al Capone's character was inspired by the real-life gangster who played banjo in a band called The Rock Island Rodents before becoming infamous.
The show's meticulous set design included a recreation of the Atlantic City boardwalk, costing $5 million to build.

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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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January 17, 1920

Start of Prohibition in the United States

The 18th Amendment goes into effect, starting Prohibition and leading to the rise of illegal alcohol trade, an important backdrop for Boardwalk Empire.

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April 1, 1920

Establishment of the Bureau of Prohibition

The U.S. government establishes the Bureau of Prohibition to enforce the new laws against alcohol manufacture and sale, impacting the criminal enterprises depicted in Boardwalk Empire.

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Circa 1924

Al Capone rises to power as a crime boss

Al Capone becomes one of the most notorious gangsters of the Prohibition era, influencing the organized crime activities shown in Boardwalk Empire.

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December 5, 1933

End of Prohibition with the 21st Amendment

Prohibition ends with the repeal of the 18th Amendment, changing the dynamics of organized crime and politics as portrayed in Boardwalk Empire.

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