{"product_id":"the-water-margin-a-k-a-seven-blows-of-the-dragon-1972","title":"The Water Margin A.K.A. Seven Blows of the Dragon • Shui Hu Zhuan (水滸傳) (1972)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Water Margin\u003c\/strong\u003e, also released as \u003cstrong\u003eSeven Blows of the Dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e and originally titled \u003cstrong\u003eShui Hu Zhuan (水滸傳)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a 1972 Shaw Brothers historical martial arts film directed by \u003cstrong\u003eChang Cheh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Chiang\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTi Lung\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLily Ho\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYueh Hua\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChin Feng\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eKu Feng\u003c\/strong\u003e, this acclaimed adaptation of one of China's \u003cstrong\u003eFour Great Classical Novels\u003c\/strong\u003e tells the story of the legendary Liangshan outlaws whose loyalty and courage made them enduring heroes of Chinese literature. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs corruption spreads throughout the Song Dynasty, honest men are driven from their homes by dishonest officials and abuse of power. Seeking justice where the government has failed, 108 outlaws gather at Liangshan Marsh and form a brotherhood built on loyalty, honor, and a shared determination to protect the innocent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLed by some of the martial world's greatest warriors, the Liangshan heroes wage daring campaigns against corrupt authorities while defending those who cannot defend themselves. Their struggle becomes a timeless story of sacrifice, brotherhood, and resistance against oppression that has inspired generations of readers and filmmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Water Margin\u003c\/em\u003e showcases Chang Cheh's talent for directing large ensemble casts and staging memorable battle sequences. The film features traditional Chinese weapons including spears, swords, staffs, and polearms, with action that emphasizes teamwork, battlefield tactics, and heroic combat rather than one-on-one duels. David Chiang and Ti Lung lead an outstanding cast in one of Shaw Brothers Studio's most ambitious productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors appreciate \u003cem\u003eThe Water Margin\u003c\/em\u003e for its faithful adaptation of one of China's greatest literary works and its remarkable cast of Shaw Brothers stars. The film captures Chang Cheh's enduring themes of loyalty, honor, sacrifice, and brotherhood while presenting the Liangshan heroes on a scale rarely seen in Hong Kong cinema. It remains an essential title for fans of classic Shaw Brothers productions and historical martial arts films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1972, \u003cem\u003eThe Water Margin\u003c\/em\u003e was one of Shaw Brothers Studio's most ambitious literary adaptations. Its success led to the companion film \u003cem\u003eAll Men Are Brothers\u003c\/em\u003e (1975) and demonstrated the studio's ability to bring China's classic literature to the screen with lavish production values, outstanding performances, and memorable martial arts action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Water Margin\u003c\/strong\u003e – Primary English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeven Blows of the Dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShui Hu Zhuan\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Mandarin pinyin title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e水滸傳\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e水浒传\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Cheh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run Run Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ni Kuang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBased on:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWater Margin (Shui Hu Zhuan)\u003c\/em\u003e, one of China's Four Great Classical Novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Chiang, Ti Lung, Lily Ho (Li Li), Yueh Hua, Chin Feng, Ku Feng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eCollectors Also Enjoy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/kung-fu-movies\"\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/shaw-brothers-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eShaw Brothers Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7799300423731,"sku":"000078","price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/7BlowsofTheDragonBox1-removebg-preview_3.png?v=1778180752","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/the-water-margin-a-k-a-seven-blows-of-the-dragon-1972","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}