The Water Margin

The Water Margin

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?""

Overview

Created By
N/A
Original Name
水滸伝
First Air Date
Oct 2, 1973
Last Air Date
Mar 26, 1974
Seasons
2
Episodes
26
Language
ja
Production Companies
Xian Longrui Film and TV Culture Media Co., Nippon Television Network Corporation
Production Countries
Japan
Networks
Nippon TV