Magic City Castles Made of Sand (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 53 min | Crime, Drama

Magic City

Castles Made of Sand (Season 1, Episode 3)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 53 min | Crime, Drama

Ike tries to bribe officials to legalize casino gambling. An old friend visits Vera, and Ben wonders if his wife is faithful. Ike contacts his wealthy ex-sister-in-law for a favor.

Director

Ed Bianchi

Writer

Mitch Glazer (creator) (written by)

Composer

Daniele Luppi

Cinematographer

Gabriel Beristain

Editor

Gena Bleier

Casting Directors

Kate Caldwell | Cathy Sandrich Gelfond (as Cathy Sandrich) | Amanda Mackey (as Amanda Mackey Johnson)

Production Designer

Carlos Barbosa

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 20, 2012

Release date

Apr 20, 2012 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 5 nominations

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50 cast members

Name	Known for
Claudio Duarte Driver Driver See fewer	The Glades (2010)
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