Shui hu zhuan

1972 [CHINESE]

Action / Drama

10
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 62% · 50 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.5/10 10 935 935

martial arts kung fu corruption china

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Plot summary

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.

Director

Ma Wu Photo
Ma Wu

Top cast

Lily Ho Photo
Lily Ho as Tigress Lady Hu San Niang
Miriam Margolyes Photo
Miriam Margolyes as (voice)
Toshio Kurosawa Photo
Toshio Kurosawa as Shih Wen Kung
Wei Lu Photo
Wei Lu as Escort Guard Tung Chao
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1.08 GB
1280*528
Chinese 2.0
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25 fps
2 hr 0 min
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1904*784
Chinese 2.0
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25 fps
2 hr 0 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by R T 6 / 10

A big martial arts picture that is perhaps

A big martial arts picture that is perhaps too big for its own good. The script, based on a book by the same name, exclusively adapts chapters 64-68, with little exposition, and introduces characters for nearly the entire 120 minutes of its runtime. The Shaw Brothers literally unloaded their dormitory with a cast of thousands; however, aside from a couple of key players most of the actors -- even veterans of note -- find themselves downsized to glorified cameos. Nevertheless, for a film based solely on a handful of occurances in the mist of an epic novel, with three different directors and four different action choreographers "The Water Margin" remains an otherwise even-keeled viewing experience that's paced by a catchy electric score. Future auteurs John Woo and Godfrey Ho serve as assistant directors; Liu Chia Liang (Lau Kar-leung) contributes as one of four aforementioned action choreographers. The follow-up "All Men are Brothers" reunites much of the cast and crew from the predecessor.
Reviewed by R T 6 / 10

Ambitious ensemble piece finds many bandit heroes seeking

Ambitious ensemble piece finds many bandit heroes seeking revenge when a corrupt government kills their beloved leader. The movie has an epic scope, but it gets muddled in the middle, with the same character being re-captured repeatedly. The film's highlight is a 5 on 5 battle at the end, which overshadows the final duel. The Water Margin shafts character development, but the movie is decent enough for martial arts fans.
Reviewed by R T 10 / 10

This is one of the great films ever

this is one of the great films ever made. if you are wondering why I say this you cant understand it yet. read a book, shithead.
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