The Water Margin A.K.A. Seven Blows of the Dragon • Shui Hu Zhuan (水滸傳) (1972)

The Water Margin (1972), also released as Seven Blows of the Dragon, is a Shaw Brothers martial arts epic directed by Chang Cheh and starring David Chiang, Ti Lung, Lily Ho, Yueh Hua, Chin Feng, and Ku Feng. Inspired by the Chinese literary classic Water Margin, this star-studded production is available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY SNAPSHOT

When government corruption and injustice push ordinary men beyond their limits, a band of 108 outlaw heroes unite at Liangshan Marsh to challenge the oppressive Song Dynasty regime. Bound by loyalty and honor, they wage a series of daring battles against powerful officials while fighting to protect the innocent and restore justice across the land.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

The Water Margin is one of Chang Cheh's largest ensemble productions, bringing together many of Shaw Brothers' biggest stars in a sweeping adaptation of one of China's Four Great Classical Novels. Featuring large-scale battlefield action, heroic brotherhood, and memorable spear, sword, and staff combat, it remains an important release for collectors of Shaw Brothers cinema and historical wuxia adventures.

• A.K.A.: Seven Blows of the Dragon; Shui Hu Zhuan (水滸傳)
• Director: Chang Cheh
• Starring: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Lily Ho (Li Li), Yueh Hua, Chin Feng, Ku Feng
• Studio: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• Running Time: 80 Minutes
• Release Year: 1972

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