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The Water Margin
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The Water Margin

1972-03-17 · 125 min · ★ 6.9

Action · Drama

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.

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Directors
Pao Hsueh-Li, Wu Ma, Chang Cheh
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-WeiThe Prodigy, Yen Ching / Yen XiaoYi
Tetsuro TambaTetsuro TambaJade Unicorn, Lu Chun I
Toshio KurosawaToshio KurosawaGolden Spear, Shi Wengong
Tung LinTung LinHeavenly King, Chao Kai
Ku FengKu FengWelcome Rain, Sung Jiang
Chin FengChin FengClever Star Wu Yung
Elliot Ngok WahElliot Ngok WahLeopard Man, Lin Chong
Wong ChungWong ChungFearless One, Shih Hsiu
Ti LungTi LungTiger Killer Wu Sung
Lily HoLily HoTigress, Lady Hu San Niang
Fan Mei-ShengFan Mei-ShengBlack Whirlwind, Li
Wu MaWu MaFlea on a Drum, Shih Chien
Cheng LuiCheng LuiShort Tiger, Wang Ying
Paul Chun PuiPaul Chun PuiLittle Li Guang, Hua Rong
Chen Kuan-TaiChen Kuan-TaiTattooed Dragon, Shi Jin
Danny Lee Sau-YinDanny Lee Sau-YinWhite Stripe, Chang Shun
Wu Chi-ChinWu Chi-ChinThe Pallid, Yang Hsiung
Lee HangLee HangMagic Messenger, Dai Zong
Danny Lau DanDanny Lau DanWinged Tiger, Lei Heng
Lei LungLei LungThunderclap, Qin Ming

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