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Quick Info

Rating

6.8/10

Release1972

Runtime2h 5m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Shaw Brothers

Movie

The Water Margin

1972

2h 5m

6.8

Action

Drama

Synopsis

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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