TV series

The Shell Game

Name: The Shell Game
Released: 1980
Cast: Patrick Tse Yin, Liza Wong, Simon Yam, Chow Yun-Fat, Richard Ng Man-tat

1980–1981· 2 seasons★ 5.3Ended

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Synopsis

Set in 1930s Guangdong, when the gambling industry was in full bloom. One of the greatest gamblers in all of Southern China is Law Sei Hoi, who is dubbed as "Divine Eyes of the South" due to his keen eyesight, which he has used to win a great number of games. In addition to his recognition as a highly-skilled gambler, Law Sei Hoi is the owner of a number of casinos in Guangzhou. Tam Sing, an orphan, wanting to be a gambler himself, pursues Law Sei Hoi, asking him to accept him as a disciple. A blossoming romance begins to emerge between his teacher, Law Sei Hoi and his older sister, Tam Siu Tong, who is a well-known Cantonese opera singer. Hung Biu, the rival of Lo Sei Hoi and a gambling tycoon from Guangxi, however, plans to take over the Guangzhou gambling industry.

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E1 Episode 1Next upSep 15, 1980 · 43 min
Synopsis
On an express train to Canton, LAW SZE HOY, alias 'King Punter of the South', put on a show to deceive the other card-players into the believing that he was shot by his enemy and had them driven to jump-off the train. This was how he snatched all the money on the gambling table in an easy way. In town, SING, a performer of a Cantonese Opera, was tired of acting odd characters and dreamed of becoming a great punter. His thinkings and deeds were against the will of his sister, FAH, who devoted herself in the classical art. He played tricks in a casino run by LAW and was taken prisoner. To rescue his only brother, FAH plead apology by inviting LAW to a dinner on a boat. At first, friendliness and courtesy were the atmosphere but finally broke into a fight. In appreciation to FAH's beauty and courage, LAW released SING……
E2 Episode 2Sep 16, 1980 · 47 min
E3 Episode 3Sep 17, 1980 · 44 min
E4 Episode 4Sep 18, 1980 · 43 min
E5 Episode 5Sep 19, 1980 · 42 min
E6 Episode 6Sep 22, 1980 · 42 min
E7 Episode 7Sep 23, 1980 · 47 min
E8 Episode 8Sep 24, 1980 · 40 min
E9 Episode 9Sep 25, 1980 · 39 min
E10 Episode 10Sep 26, 1980 · 39 min
E11 Episode 11Sep 29, 1980 · 40 min
E12 Episode 12Sep 30, 1980 · 43 min
E13 Episode 13Oct 1, 1980 · 42 min
E14 Episode 14Oct 2, 1980 · 39 min
E15 Episode 15Oct 3, 1980 · 44 min
E16 Episode 16Oct 6, 1980 · 45 min
E17 Episode 17Oct 7, 1980 · 38 min
E18 Episode 18Oct 8, 1980 · 40 min
E19 Episode 19Oct 9, 1980 · 42 min
E20 Episode 20Oct 10, 1980 · 42 min
E21 Episode 21Oct 13, 1980 · 42 min
E22 Episode 22Oct 14, 1980 · 40 min
E23 Episode 23Oct 15, 1980 · 43 min
E24 Episode 24Oct 16, 1980 · 43 min
E25 Episode 25Oct 17, 1980 · 46 min