Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins (1991)
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.
Director: Chen Chun-Liang
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: November 30, 1991
Cast
- Chen Chi-Chiang - Monkey Boy/Son Goku
- Jeannie Hsieh - Seetou/Bulma
- Cheng Tung-Chuen - Westwood/Yamcha
- Pang San - Piggy/Oolong
- Wong Chung-Yue - Turtle Man/Master Roshi
- Philip So Yuen-Fung - King Horn/King Gourmeth
- Chin Tu - Sparkle/Gohan
- Lee Yee-Kuen - Jen Jen/Penny
- Chiang Long-Sheng - Zebrata/Major Domo
- Eveline Oranje - Malilia/Raven
Screenplay
- Yao Ching Kang (Screenplay)
- Akira Toriyama (Characters)
Music: Chik Yue-Lung
Cinematography: Liao Ching-Sung
Editing: Wong Jing-Cheung
Production: My Way Film Company, Filmswell International Ltd., Yes Films Co., Ltd.
Country: Hong Kong, Taiwan
Language: 普通话
Original Language: zh
Themes
Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds, Martial Arts Showdown, Dark Comedy and Irony, Martial Arts and Action
Keywords
martial arts, based on manga, lighthearted, absurd, admiring
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins about?
- 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.
- Who directed Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins?
- Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins was directed by Chen Chun-Liang.
- Who stars in Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins?
- Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins stars Chen Chi-Chiang, Jeannie Hsieh, Cheng Tung-Chuen, Pang San, Wong Chung-Yue, Philip So Yuen-Fung.
- How long is Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins?
- Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins?
- Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins is a Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy film.
- Where was Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins produced?
- Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins was produced in Hong Kong, Taiwan.
- What are the themes of Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins?
- The themes of Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins include: Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds, Martial Arts Showdown, Dark Comedy and Irony, Martial Arts and Action.