The Water Margin (1972)
Original title: 水滸傳
The Water Margin is a 1972 Chinese-language action movie directed by Chang Cheh and Pao Hsueh-Li, with a running time of 2h 5m. It stars David Chiang Da-Wei, Tetsuro Tamba and Toshio Kurosawa.
The corruption in the Sung Dynasty of 11th century China is so rampant that it inspires a band of Oriental Robin Hoods - the Honorable 108. Mountain bandits who nevertheless live by a scrupulous code of conduct, the Honorable 108 pledge to end the repression of the brutal overlords.
Quick answers
What is The Water Margin about?
The corruption in the Sung Dynasty of 11th century China is so rampant that it inspires a band of Oriental Robin Hoods - the Honorable 108. Mountain bandits who nevertheless live by a scrupulous code of conduct, the Honorable 108 pledge to end the repression of the brutal overlords.
When was The Water Margin released?
The Water Margin was released on 17 March 1972.
How long is The Water Margin?
The Water Margin runs 2h 5m.
Who made The Water Margin?
The Water Margin was directed by Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li and Wu Ma.
Where can I watch The Water Margin?
The Water Margin is available on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Water Margin
Stream: Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
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Cast
- David Chiang Da-Wei as The Prodigy, Yen Ching / Yen XiaoYi
- Tetsuro Tamba as Jade Unicorn, Lu Chun I
- Toshio Kurosawa as Golden Spear, Shi Wengong
- Tung Lin as Heavenly King, Chao Kai
- Ku Feng as Welcome Rain, Sung Jiang
- Chin Feng as Clever Star Wu Yung
- Elliot Ngok Wah as Leopard Man, Lin Chong
- Wong Chung as Fearless One, Shih Hsiu
- Ti Lung as Tiger Killer Wu Sung
- Lily Ho as Tigress, Lady Hu San Niang
- Fan Mei-Sheng as Black Whirlwind, Li
- Wu Ma as Flea on a Drum, Shih Chien