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 13 poster unavailable

Episode 13

Season 2 - Episode 13 - 1h 46m

Air Date

April 29, 1981

Overview

In the game, TO loses his right palm to CHOU and everybody is regret and upset. AH LOON takes up the responsibility to look after TO's business whilst he is in hospital. TU TIN tries to set fire to TO's casino but caught by AH LOON and sent to police. After recovery, TO engages in another game with a punter from Japan and again loses; this time his whole fortune. From then on, he is so depressed and gets himself d- mk all the time. He discloses to AH LOON that FOK is the one he loves very much. AH LOON is deeply touched and decides to give up FOK to his master.