"The Water Margin (水滸傳) DVD Box Set" | Complete Series

Product Information

• UPC: 5030697008619
• Product Type: DVD Box Set
• Region: 2 PAL DVD
• Made in: UK
• Audio: English
• Total Runtime: 62 minutes per episode (Total 26 episodes)
• Condition: USED VERY GOOD - Discs are LIKE NEW inside the cases!

Overview

English Summary:

"The Water Margin" is a Japanese television series based on the classic Chinese novel of the same name, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Produced by Nippon Television, the series aired in 1973 and 1974 and consists of two seasons with a total of 26 episodes.

The story follows the adventures of 108 outlaws during the Song Dynasty, focusing on the character Lin Chung (played by Atsuo Nakamura) and his conflicts with the corrupt local official Kao Chiu (played by Kei Satō).

For the English-language adaptation, the series was narrated by Burt Kwouk and aired on the BBC from 1976 to 1978, accompanied by brief plot synopses instead of full translations. An English novelization, also written by David Weir, was published in 1978.

The series is known for its memorable philosophical quotes, such as: "Do not despise the snake for having no horns, for who is to say it will not become a dragon?"

The DVD Box Set contains all 26 episodes from the 1970s TV series about a group of outlaw heroes dedicated to fighting tyranny in feudal China.

Chinese Summary (中文概述):

《水滸傳》是一部根据中国古典小说《水滸傳》改编的日本电视系列剧，该小说是中国四大名著之一。该系列由日本电视台制作，于1973年和1974年播出，共分为两季，共有26集。

故事讲述了宋朝时期108位草莽英雄的冒险经历，主要围绕角色林冲（由中村敦夫饰演）与腐败地方官高俅（由佐藤慶饰演）之间的冲突。

在英语版本中，该系列由巴特·考克讲述，并于1976年至1978年在BBC播出，采用简要情节概要而非完整翻译。此外，大卫·维尔于1978年出版了英文小说化作品《水滸傳》。

该系列以其难忘的哲学名言而闻名，例如：“不要小看没有角的蛇，因为谁能说它不会变成龙呢？”

此DVD盒装套装包含1970年代关于一群致力于反抗封建专制的草莽英雄的所有26集。

Product Features

• Format & Dimensions: DVD Box Set
• Total Episodes: 26
• Audio Options: English
• Condition: USED VERY GOOD - Discs are LIKE NEW inside the cases!

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Chinese (中文):

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