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The Water Margin (1973)

TV Series ★ 7.9 50 min

Drama Action & Adventure

The Water Margin is a Japanese television series based on Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. The novel details the trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the Song Dynasty. This adaptation follows Lin Chung and his clashes with the local government official Kao Chiu. The Water Margin is famous for its, sometimes obscure, but memorable philosophical quotes, such as "Do not despise the snake for having no horns,for who is to say it will not become a dragon?""

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Quick facts

Released
October 2, 1973
Runtime
50 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0227975
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
Xian Longrui Film and TV Culture Media Co., Nippon Television Network Corporation

Cast

Atsuo Nakamura Atsuo Nakamura Lin Chung Sanae Tsuchida Sanae Tsuchida Hu San-Niang Kei Satō Kei Satō Kao Chiu Takeshi Ōbayashi Takeshi Ōbayashi Sung Chiang Toshio Kurosawa Toshio Kurosawa Tai Sung Makoto Satō Makoto Satō Yang Zhi Teruhiko Aoi Teruhiko Aoi Shi jin Isamu Nagato Isamu Nagato Lu Ta Daijirō Harada Daijirō Harada Hua Rong

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Water Margin about?
The Water Margin is a Japanese television series based on Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. The novel details the trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the Song Dynasty. This adaptation follows Lin Chung and his clashes with the local government official Kao Chiu. The Water Margin is famous for its, sometimes obscure, but memorable philosophical quotes, such as "Do not despise the snake for having no horns,for who is to say it will not become a dragon?""
Who stars in The Water Margin?
The Water Margin stars Atsuo Nakamura, Sanae Tsuchida, Kei Satō, Takeshi Ōbayashi.
When was The Water Margin released?
The Water Margin is a 1973 drama, action & adventure series.
Where can I watch The Water Margin?
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