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Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins

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1991 · 86 min Action Adventure Fantasy Comedy
4.1 / 10 · TMDB

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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Original Title 新七龍珠 神龍的傳說
Year 1991
Country Hong Kong, Taiwan
Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
Director Chen Chun-Liang
Runtime 86 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.1/10 (96 votes)

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The film constructs its own enthusiastic universe, relying on the familiar Dragon Ball premise but exploring it through a lens of low-budget charm and earnest martial arts antics. It builds a simple, action-packed quest narrative with a distinctly local flavor.

What lingers after the viewing is the sheer gusto of its execution—a time capsule of fan-driven creativity that values spirited fun over polished fidelity. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Chen Chun-Liang

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With friends, as a nostalgic, unpretentious popcorn flick that celebrates DIY adventure.

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