Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins
新七龍珠 神龍的傳說
Synopsis
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.
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Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins - 1991 (VHS trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-15
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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
Chiu Ying-Hong
Jen Jen's father
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Chun-Liang
- Screenplay & Story
- Yao Ching Kang
- Original Score
- Chik Yue-Lung
- Original Title
- 新七龍珠 神龍的傳說
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- My Way Film Company, Filmswell International Ltd., Yes Films Co., Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Chun-Liang
Yao Ching Kang, Akira Toriyama
Chik Yue-Lung
Liao Ching-Sung
Wong Jing-Cheung
Chow On-Hung
Department Leadership Roster
Wong Jing-Cheung
Editor
Chik Yue-Lung
Original Music Composer
Lau Yuk-Lan
Costume Design
Liao Ching-Sung
Director of Photography
Chen Chun-Liang
Director
Yao Ching Kang
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins
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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?
The principal cast of Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins includes Chen Chi-Chiang, Jeannie Hsieh, Cheng Tung-Chuen, Pang San, Wong Chung-Yue.
When was Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins released and how long is it?
Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins was composed by Chik Yue-Lung.
Is Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins based on a book or true story?
Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Akira Toriyama".