The Water Margin

The Water Margin(1973–1974)

Ended
October 2, 1973
50 min/episode

2

Seasons

26

Episodes

TMDB7.612

Overview

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?""

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

13 episodes • 1973

Season 2

Season 2

13 episodes • 1974

Cast

Crew

Networks

Nippon TV

Details

Original Name

水滸伝

Original Language

ja

Country of Origin

JP

Type

Scripted

Production

Xian Longrui Film and TV Culture Media Co., Nippon Television Network Corporation

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