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The Water Margin
“Seven masters with a thousand ways to kill!”
6.9 / 10• 1972• 2h 5m•NR• Chinese
ActionDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
David Chiang Da-Wei
The Prodigy, Yen Ching / Yen XiaoYi
Lead
Tetsuro Tamba
Jade Unicorn, Lu Chun I
Toshio Kurosawa
Golden Spear, Shi Wengong
Tung Lin
Heavenly King, Chao Kai
Ku Feng
Welcome Rain, Sung Jiang
Chin Feng
Clever Star Wu Yung
Elliot Ngok Wah
Leopard Man, Lin Chong
Wong Chung
Fearless One, Shih Hsiu
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Chang Cheh's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Water Margin is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
