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Cast
Chen Chi-Chiang
as Monkey Boy/Son Goku
Jeannie Hsieh
as Seetou/Bulma
Cheng Tung-Chuen
as Westwood/Yamcha
Pang San
as Piggy/Oolong
Wong Chung-Yue
as Turtle Man/Master Roshi
Philip So Yuen-Fung
as King Horn/King Gourmeth
Chin Tu
as Sparkle/Gohan
Lee Yee-Kuen
as Jen Jen/Penny
Chiang Long-Sheng
as Zebrata/Major Domo
Eveline Oranje
as Malilia/Raven
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1991
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Adventure, Fantasy
Votes100
DirectorChen Chun-Liang
WritersYao Ching Kang
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDragon Ball: The Magic Begins
About Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins
An unauthorized live-action adaptation of the Dragon Ball manga, it follows a band of misfit adventurers trying to stop King Horn and his goal to collect all seven Dragon Balls, and his wish of ultimate power.
Directed by Chen Chun-Liang, Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins leans on a strong ensemble — Chen Chi-Chiang, Jeannie Hsieh, Cheng Tung-Chuen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1991.
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