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King of Gambler 1996

Status
Ended
First Aired
April 15, 1996
Last Aired
June 7, 1996
Format
1 season · 40 eps
Created By
Tsang Kan-Cheong
Network
ATV
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What is King of Gambler?

The television series "King of Gambler" follows the story of a character who returns to Shanghai after a period of imprisonment. Upon his return, he meets a group of individuals on a train, and they become connected.

Type
TV series
Year
1996
Status
Ended
Episodes
40
First aired
Apr 15, 1996
Last aired
Jun 7, 1996
Original language
CN
Origin
HK
Networks
ATV
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
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★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 3 votes
Format
1 season · 40 episodes
Status
Ended
Network
ATV
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The television series "King of Gambler" follows the story of a character who returns to Shanghai after a period of imprisonment. Upon his return, he meets a group of individuals on a train, and they become connected. The character then regains control of a casino in a short amount of time. He subsequently divides the casino among the people he met on the train, leading to conflict among them due to their desire for profit. The series is categorized as a drama and action-adventure television show.

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“An ex-prisoner returns to Shanghai to reclaim his lost dominance in the casino world.”

Reasons to watch
  • fast-paced rise to dominance
  • classic crime drama themes
Keep in mind
  • features betrayal among allies
  • short timeframe for major events

Watch it if you enjoy stories about power struggles and brotherhood in historical settings.

Contains themes of crime, imprisonment, and betrayal.

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When was King of Gambler released?

The series was released in 1996.

What genre is King of Gambler?

It falls under the drama and action and adventure genres.

Where does the story take place?

The story is set in Shanghai.

Why does Long Si go to prison?

Specific details about his imprisonment are not provided in the synopsis.

How long does it take Long Si to regain dominance?

It takes him seven days to regain the dominance of the Shanghai casino.

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