The Water Margin

tv show

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26 total episodes

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2 seasons

First Aired October 02, 1973

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?""

Origin Country

Japan

Original Language

Japanese

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Production Countries

  • Japan

Spoken Languages

  • Japanese

Production Companies

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    Xian Longrui Film and TV Culture Media Co.

    Japan

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    Nippon Television Network Corporation

    Japan

Networks

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    Nippon TV

    Japan

Cast

Crew