The Shell Game

tv show

poster for The Shell Game

45 total episodes

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2 seasons

First Aired September 15, 1980

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Overview

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.

Episode 12 poster unavailable

Episode 12

Season 2 - Episode 12 - 1h 46m

Air Date

April 28, 1981

Overview

Finally, FOK agrees to marry AH LOON but his grand-mother disapproves the marriage and moves out of his house. She insists AH LOON should marry P0. Nonetheless, PO convinces her that FOK and AH LOON are a well-matched couple. On the day of the engagement, JUN holds up FOK but finally released by T0. TO receives an invitation from CHOU for a game at the gambling table.