TV Series · 1980

The Shell Game

Drama · Ended

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1.2

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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.

Cast

Patrick Tse Yin

罗四海

Liza Wong

谭小棠

Chow Yun-Fat

Simon Yam

谭升

Richard Ng Man-Tat

Lau Siu-Ming

Leong Oy

Wong San

Rainbow Ching

Jeem Yim

Chong Man-Ching

Andy Lau

Tony Leung Ka-fai

Law Ching-Ho

Jaime Chik Mei-Chun

Chan Yau-Hau

Nam Hung

Wong Wan-Choi

Lisa Lui Yau-Wai

Chun Wong

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 (25 ep)

1. Episode 1

Sep 15, 1980 · 43 min

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……
2. Episode 2

Sep 16, 1980 · 47 min
3. Episode 3

Sep 17, 1980 · 44 min
4. Episode 4

Sep 18, 1980 · 43 min
5. Episode 5

Sep 19, 1980 · 42 min
6. Episode 6

Sep 22, 1980 · 42 min
7. Episode 7

Sep 23, 1980 · 47 min
8. Episode 8

Sep 24, 1980 · 40 min
9. Episode 9

Sep 25, 1980 · 39 min
10. Episode 10

Sep 26, 1980 · 39 min
11. Episode 11

Sep 29, 1980 · 40 min
12. Episode 12

Sep 30, 1980 · 43 min
13. Episode 13

Oct 1, 1980 · 42 min
14. Episode 14

Oct 2, 1980 · 39 min
15. Episode 15

Oct 3, 1980 · 44 min
16. Episode 16

Oct 6, 1980 · 45 min
17. Episode 17

Oct 7, 1980 · 38 min
18. Episode 18

Oct 8, 1980 · 40 min
19. Episode 19

Oct 9, 1980 · 42 min
20. Episode 20

Oct 10, 1980 · 42 min
21. Episode 21

Oct 13, 1980 · 42 min
22. Episode 22

Oct 14, 1980 · 40 min
23. Episode 23

Oct 15, 1980 · 43 min
24. Episode 24

Oct 16, 1980 · 43 min
25. Episode 25

Oct 17, 1980 · 46 min

Season 2 (1 ep)

20. Episode 20

May 8, 1981 · 46 min

U LAN is so ambitious as trying to snatch AH LOON's business into her own hands. After massive killings and bloodshed, she fails. AH LOON is sorry to have AH FU killed in the fight. CHOU returns to Shanghai and search for AH LOON for revenge. He takes AH LOON to the Nine-heavens tower for a big game of cards which constitutes the final climax of the series.