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The Water Margin (1972)

Directed by Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li, Wu Ma

Action | Drama

Most recently watched by sleestakk

Overview

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.

Rated R | Length 125 minutes

Actors

David Chiang | Tetsurō Tamba | Toshio Kurosawa | Chin Feng | Chen Kuan-Tai | Lily Ho Li-Li | Ti Lung | Tung Lam | Ku Feng | Elliot Ngok | Wong Chung | Fan Mei-Sheng | Wu Ma | Cheng Lui | Lau Dan | Paul Chun | Danny Lee Sau-Yin | Leung Seung-Wan | Shum Lo | Wong Ching-Ho | Cheng Miu | Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan | Gam Tin-Chue | Pang Pang | Philip Ko | Chin Chun | Wong Ching | Wang Kuang-Yu | Lee Wan-Chung | Tin Ching | Lau Gong | Ling Ling | Yeung Chak-Lam | Woo Wai | Sai Gwa-Pau

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Viewing Notes

This has a huge ensemble cast and is based on (part of) an epic historical novel that itself chronicles real events from the 12th century (The Water Margin was written in the 14th century).  It’s got an odd mix of classic and rock music in it which is weird but also works for some reason. The cast is crazy! So much so that they continually do on-screen text throughout the film introducing the actor and who they play. It’s been a good while since I last saw this.

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