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The Water Margin (1973)
Overview
The Water Margin, a Japanese TV adaptation of the classic Chinese novel, brings to life the adventures of 108 outlaws during the turbulent Song Dynasty. Central to the narrative is Lin Chung, who finds himself in fierce opposition against the corrupt local official, Kao Chiu. Rich in themes of loyalty and rebellion, this series captures the essence of the original tale through its dynamic characters and intense conflicts. It’s also known for its thought-provoking philosophical musings, like the intriguing quote, "Do not despise the snake for having no horns, for who is to say it will not become a dragon?"
1. Nine Dozen Heroes and One Wicked Man
2. None Ever Escape Alive
3. Both at Last Will Reach the Sea
4. Ever Busy are the Gods of Love
5. A Treasure of Gold and Jade
6. Bandits Who Steal Are Executed
7. How Easy to Die, How Hard to Live
8. A Man's Only Happiness
9. A Dutiful Son and the Love of a Brother
10. Escape Is Not Freedom
11. The Girl Who Loved the Flower Priest
12. Kao Chiu Loses His Heart
13. When Liang Shan Po Robbed the Poor
1. A Death for Love, More Deaths from Greed
2. The Bravest Tiger Is First Killed
3. Heaven Aims the Master's Arrow
4. The Traps of Love and Hate
5. A Foolish Sage Who Got Involved
6. Mourn the Slaughter of So Many
7. The War to End All Wars
8. Death of a Great Man
9. Lin Chung Is Beaten
10. A Concubine's Dowry
11. Liang Shan Po and the Millionaire
12. Knight of the Long Sword
13. The Dynasty of Kao