The Water Margin(1973)
The Water Margin Synopsis
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?""
The Water Margin (1973) is a drama and action & adventure series that premiered on October 2, 1973, spanning 2 seasons and 26 episodes. It stars Atsuo Nakamura, Sanae Tsuchida, Kei Satō and Takeshi Ōbayashi. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1973-10-02
- Last aired:
- 1974-03-26
The Water Margin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Atsuo Nakamura
as Lin Chung
Sanae Tsuchida
as Hu San-Niang
Kei Satō
as Kao Chiu
Takeshi Ōbayashi
as Sung Chiang
Toshio Kurosawa
as Tai Sung
Makoto Satō
as Yang Zhi
Teruhiko Aoi
as Shi jin
Isamu Nagato
as Lu Ta
Daijirō Harada
as Hua Rong
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The Water Margin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Water Margin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Water Margin?
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Episodes of The Water Margin (1973) can be bought or rented from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of The Water Margin are there?
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The Water Margin has 2 seasons and 26 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 2, 1973.
Is The Water Margin still running?
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No. The Water Margin is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 26, 1974.
Who is in the cast of The Water Margin?
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The Water Margin (1973) stars Atsuo Nakamura, Sanae Tsuchida, Kei Satō, Takeshi Ōbayashi and Toshio Kurosawa. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Water Margin any good?
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The Water Margin (1973) is rated 7.9 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and action & adventure series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.