Series

The Water Margin

★ 7.8(13)197350m2 seasons

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Good to know

Release date: 1973-10-02
Runtime: 50m
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 26
Network: Nippon TV
Status: Ended
Country: Japan
Studio: Xian Longrui Film and TV Culture Media Co.

About The Water Margin

The Water Margin is a 1973 web series in the Drama and Action & Adventure genres, starring Atsuo Nakamura, Sanae Tsuchida and Kei Satō. It spans 2 seasons and 26 episodes, and originally aired on Nippon TV. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Water Margin in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 (2)

Season 113 eps · 1973

Season 213 eps · 1974

Cast

Atsuo Nakamura

Lin Chung

Sanae Tsuchida

Hu San-Niang

Kei Satō

Kao Chiu

Takeshi Ōbayashi

Sung Chiang

Toshio Kurosawa

Tai Sung

Makoto Satō

Yang Zhi

Teruhiko Aoi

Shi jin

Isamu Nagato

Lu Ta

Daijirō Harada

Hua Rong

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Water Margin in France?+

The Water Margin is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Water Margin on Netflix?+

The Water Margin is not on Netflix in France right now.

How many seasons of The Water Margin are there?+

The Water Margin has 2 seasons and 26 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Water Margin?+

The Water Margin stars Atsuo Nakamura, Sanae Tsuchida, Kei Satō, Takeshi Ōbayashi and Toshio Kurosawa.

When did The Water Margin come out?+

The Water Margin is a 1973 web series.

What genre is The Water Margin?+

The Water Margin is Drama and Action & Adventure series.