
The Water Margin
Seven masters with a thousand ways to kill!
Directed by Wu Ma, Pao Hsueh-Li, Chang Cheh
Produced by Shaw Brothers
A martial arts action drama about honorable outlaws fighting systemic corruption in feudal China, driven by kinetic combat and a code-bound fellowship.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is The Water Margin violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is The Water Margin scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Water Margin sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Does The Water Margin end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Water Margin easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































