The Shell Game
千王之王
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About
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
as 罗四海
Liza Wong Ming-Chuen
as 谭小棠
Chow Yun-Fat
as
Simon Yam
as 谭升
Richard Ng Man-Tat
as
Lau Siu-Ming
as
Leong Oy
as
Wong San
as
Rainbow Ching
as
Jeem Yim
as
Chong Man-Ching
as
Andy Lau
as
Tony Leung Ka-fai
as
Law Ching-Ho
as
Jaime Chik Mei-Chun
as
Chan Yau-Hau
as
Nam Hung
as
Wong Wan-Choi
as
Lisa Lui Yau-Wai
as
Chun Wong
as
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
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……
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About The Shell Game
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. Across 2 seasons and 45 episodes, originally airing on TVB Jade.
The Shell Game Cast and Characters
The cast features Patrick Tse Yin (as 罗四海), Liza Wong Ming-Chuen (as 谭小棠), Chow Yun-Fat, Simon Yam (as 谭升), and Richard Ng Man-Tat. Their performances are a major reason The Shell Game has built such a passionate audience.
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The Shell Game flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy CN storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does The Shell Game have?
The Shell Game has 45 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Shell Game good? What's the rating?
The Shell Game holds a 5.3/10 rating based on 3 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of The Shell Game?
The main cast includes Patrick Tse Yin, Liza Wong Ming-Chuen, Chow Yun-Fat, and Simon Yam, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Shell Game available in CN?
Yes — The Shell Game was originally produced in CN and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Shell Game released?
The Shell Game first aired in 1980.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Shell Game have?
The Shell Game currently has 2 seasons and a total of 45 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Shell Game about?
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 gamble… It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is The Shell Game originally available?
The Shell Game was originally produced in CN. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original CN audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Shell Game first released?
The Shell Game first premiered on September 15, 1980 (1980). The series has since concluded its run.
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