The Shell Game (1980)

09/15/1980 (HK)

Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Patrick Tse Yin

罗四海

45 Episodes

Liza Wong Ming-Chuen

谭小棠

45 Episodes

Chow Yun-Fat

45 Episodes

Simon Yam

谭升

45 Episodes

Lau Siu-Ming

45 Episodes

Leung Oi

45 Episodes

Wong San

45 Episodes

Rainbow Ching

45 Episodes


Last Season

Season 2

1981 | 20 Episodes

Season 2 of The Shell Game premiered on April 13, 1981.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

Cantonese

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