The Water Margin(1972)
水滸傳
Seven masters with a thousand ways to kill!
The Water Margin Synopsis
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.
The Water Margin (1972) is a action and drama film directed by Pao Hsueh-Li, released on March 17, 1972 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars David Chiang Da-Wei, Tetsuro Tamba, Toshio Kurosawa and Tung Lin. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Pao Hsueh-Li
- Writers:
- Ni Kuang, Shi Nai'an
- Producers:
- Run Run Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Kung Mu-To
- Composer:
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
The Water Margin (1972) Trailer
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The Water Margin Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Pao Hsueh-Li, written by Ni Kuang and Shi Nai'an, produced by Run Run Shaw.
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The Water Margin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 26 ratings.
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The Water Margin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Water Margin online?
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The Water Margin (1972) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Water Margin?
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The main cast of The Water Margin (1972) includes David Chiang Da-Wei, Tetsuro Tamba, Toshio Kurosawa, Tung Lin and Ku Feng. The film was directed by Pao Hsueh-Li. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Water Margin released?
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The Water Margin was released on March 17, 1972 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is The Water Margin worth watching?
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The Water Margin (1972) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Water Margin?
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