The Shell Game
tv show

45 total episodes
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2 seasons
First Aired September 15, 1980
Genres:
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 14
Season 2 - Episode 14 - 1h 47m
Air Date
April 30, 1981
Overview
Everybody thinks that AH LOON is being unmanly to leave FOK but only AH LOON knows the reason. The Japanese punter sends his attorney to Shanghai to collect the debts from T0. TO sells all his properties and is surprised to find out that the man behind the curtain is CHOU. TO loses every- thing he has and prepared to leave Shanghai. FOK marries him and tries to help him to re-establish self-confidence. AH LOON determined to take revenge for his master and joins the CHOU's gang.