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 9 poster unavailable

Episode 9

Season 2 - Episode 9 - 1h 48m

Air Date

April 23, 1981

Overview

Reasonably enough, TO is taken custody of being the greatest suspect in the murder case. In jail, he is attacked several times, but manages to escape death. Then he begins to realize that HUNG has to be blamed for the whole plot against him. Meanwhile, AH LOON is having a tough time with the head of the police. He has to persuade him of TO's innocence and pleads him to release the man. His efforts are in vain. He then turns to the mayor for help. By some witty arrangement, he gets the mayor issue the order and TO is set free.