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Boardwalk Empire: Atlantic City's Infamous Gangsters and Bootleggers

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Boardwalk Empire is an American period crime drama television series set in Atlantic City, New Jersey during the Prohibition era. The show premiered on HBO in 2010 and ran for five seasons until 2014. It was created by Terence Winter and produced by Martin Scorsese. The series follows the life of Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, a corrupt politician and gangster who controls the city's bootlegging and gambling industries. The show features a large ensemble cast, including Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, and Michael K. Williams. It received critical acclaim for its writing, acting, and production design, winning multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards.

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Boardwalk Empire: Atlantic City's Infamous Gangsters and Bootleggers

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  1. What is the name of Nucky Thompson's protégé who becomes a gangster?
  2. Who plays Joseph Kennedy in Boardwalk Empire’s final season?
  3. What is the name of the African-American gangster who works with Nucky Thompson?

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