The Water Margin - Season 1 - Eps 2: None Ever Escape Alive
Lin Chung accepts his punishment, continuing his journey to Tsang Chou jail. On the way he encounters a band of rebel outlaws who try to persuade him to join them. Lin Chung refuses. fearing for the safety of his wife, Hsiao Lan, still in the capital city - and under the lustful gaze of Kao Chiu. Once imprisoned, Lin Chung earns the respect of head guard Lu Ta. However, Kao Chiu still plots against Lin Chung from a distance - and his evil desire for Hsiao Lan grows all the time.
About The Water Margin

Title: The Water Margin
First Air Date: 1973-10-02
Last Air Date: 1974-03-26
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.6/10 (from 12 votes)
Language: JA
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 26
Network: Nippon TV
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure
Production Companies: Xian Longrui Film and TV Culture Media Co., Nippon Television Network Corporation
Synopsis
The Water Margin is a Japanese television series based on Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. The novel details the trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the Song Dynasty. This adaptation follows Lin Chung and his clashes with the local government official Kao Chiu. The Water Margin is famous for its, sometimes obscure, but 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?""
Cast

Atsuo Nakamura
Lin Chung

Sanae Tsuchida
Hu San-Niang

Kei Satō
Kao Chiu

Takeshi Ōbayashi
Sung Chiang

Toshio Kurosawa
Tai Sung

Makoto Satō
Yang Zhi

Teruhiko Aoi
Shi jin

Isamu Nagato
Lu Ta

Daijirô Harada
Hua Rong