The Water Margin

The Water Margin

Seven masters with a thousand ways to kill!

1972 · 125 min · ★ 6.8 · Action, Drama

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.

Directed by Pao Hsueh-Li · Written by Ni Kuang

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