The Water Margin

The Water Margin

1972 · 125 min · ZH · 6.9 (27 votes)
Dir. Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li, Wu Ma · Starring David Chiang Da-Wei, Tetsuro Tamba, Toshio Kurosawa, Tung Lin, Ku Feng, Chin Feng · Music Frankie Chan Fan-Kei · The Water Margin Collection

“Seven masters with a thousand ways to kill!”

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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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This is a grand, sweeping tale of honor and defiance against tyranny. It feels like a classic martial arts epic, brimming with righteous fury and intricately choreographed action. Expect a propulsive journey through a world where a scrupulous code guides heroic outlaws, delivering a satisfyingly gritty and action-packed experience.

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