Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990)

Movie 48m ★ 7.6/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline, blow my mind, family night

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Released in 1990, Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku is an action, animation and drama movie. It is directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto. The cast includes Shozo Iizuka, Masako Nozawa and Ryo Horikawa. The running time is 48m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.6 out of 10.

69Tonight Score Very well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.

Synopsis

Bardock, Son Goku's father, is a low-ranking Saiyan soldier who was given the power to see into the future by the last remaining alien on a planet he just destroyed. He witnesses the destruction of his race and must now do his best to stop Frieza's impending massacre.

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Cast & crew

• Mitsuo HashimotoDirector
• Shozo Iizukaas Nappa (voice)
• Masako Nozawaas Bardock / Son Gokû (Kakarotto) (voice)
• Ryo Horikawaas Vegeta (voice)
• Kozo Shioyaas Toteppo / Dokutâ (voice)
• Hirohiko Kakegawaas Saiya-jin A (voice)
• Ryusei Nakaoas Freeza (voice)
• Show Hayamias Zarbon (voice)
• Kazuyuki Sogabeas Tôma (voice)

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Questions about Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku

What genre is Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku?

Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku is categorised as Action, Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction.

Who stars in Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku?

Shozo Iizuka, Masako Nozawa, Ryo Horikawa, Kozo Shioya, Hirohiko Kakegawa appear in the main cast.

Who directed Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku?

Mitsuo Hashimoto directed Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku.

How long is Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku?

Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku runs for 48m (48 minutes).

Is Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

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