Bar Bender
2006 · 1 season · 20 eps · ★ 7.7 · Drama
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The series revolves around a fictional Hong Kong senior counsel named Tony Cheung. Senior Counsel Cheung is well known for winning 31 legal cases in a row but is also notorious in legal circles for his unsavoury (but ethical) tactics. His focus on his legal career has also alienated family members and anyone romantically involved. When his colleague gets involved with an unscrupulous businessman, he begins to rediscover the lost idealism and righteousness of his youth.
Created by Terry Tong Gei-Ming
Network: TVB Jade
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Adam Cheng Siu-Chow Cheung Man-to -
Sammul Chan Lam Ka-suen -
Leila Tong Stephanie Tseung -
Louisa So Yuk-Wah Chong Hiu-wai -
Power Chan Kwok-Pong Darren Lee -
Shek Sau Richard Ngai -
Anne Heung Hoi-Lam Sophie So -
Angela Tong Ying-Ying Rose Yu -
Felton Law Gwan-Joh 法庭书记
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