The Water Margin - Season 1 - Eps 1: Nine Dozen Heroes and One Wicked Man

Name: Eps 1: Nine Dozen Heroes and One Wicked Man
Released: 1973-10-02
Rating: 3.8

1973-10-02 • 50 min • ⭐ 7.625/10

The Emperor dispatches his favourite, wicked Kao Chiu, to the sacred mountain to exorcise the evil behind the terrible plague that grips China. Kao Chiu discovers an ancient temple, its doors sealed shut on the orders of a previous emperor. Within is a pit believed to contain the souls of nine dozen rebellious knights. The souls are scattered over China, now reborn as heroes who will take a stand against the corruption that has gripped the empire. One such hero might be Lin Chung, an honourable officer in the imperial army. However, Kao Chiu hatches a plot to have Lin Chung discharged from the army in disgrace.

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About The Water Margin

Title: The Water Margin

First Air Date: 1973-10-02

Last Air Date: 1974-03-26

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.625/10 (from 12 votes)

Language: JA

Seasons: 2

Total Episodes: 26

Network: Nippon TV

Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure

Production Companies: Xian Longrui Film and TV Culture Media Co., Nippon Television Network Corporation

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?""