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9.1 / 10(20 votes)IMDbTV-YFirst Aired: 19981 Season

The Water Margin

Series Overview

The trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the mid Song Dynasty.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
CCTV-1
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 43 Episodes

46 min per episode

Air Date Window

1998 – 1998

Premiered: Thu, Jan 8, 1998

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Jan 29, 1998

Season 1, Episode 43: “Song Jiang's Death”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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水浒 - 林冲 vs 鲁智深

Type: Trailer • Published 2007-07-07

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Zhang Shaolin

Screenplay & Story

Ran Ping, Zhengguang Yang, Ming Yi, Liu Shusheng, Ren Dahui, Zhang Shaolin, Zhang Jizhong, Jiafu Du, Shi Nai'an

Original Score & Music

Zhao Jiping

Film Editing

Mei Hong

Producers

Weiguang Yang

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Shi Nai'an

Department Leadership Roster

Zhang Shaolin

Zhang Shaolin

Director

Ran Ping

Ran Ping

Screenplay

Zhengguang Yang

Screenplay

Wu Jian

Wu Jian

Costume Design

Mei Hong

Mei Hong

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: TV-Y

TV-Y: All Children — Appropriate for all children.

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United States (MPAA)TV-Y

All Children — Appropriate for all children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Water Margin

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What is The Water Margin about?

The trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the mid Song Dynasty.

How many seasons does The Water Margin have?

The Water Margin comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Water Margin?

Key cast members in The Water Margin include Not specified.

Who created or directed The Water Margin?

The Water Margin was developed and directed by Zhang Shaolin.