Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest (1990)

Movie 1h ★ 6.6/10

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

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Dating from 1990, Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest sits in the action, animation and science fiction corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Daisuke Nishio. The cast includes Mayumi Tanaka, Kenji Utsumi and Kōji Nakata. The running time is 1h . Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.

63Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.

Synopsis

The evil Dr. Kochin uses the dragon balls to resurrect his mentor, Dr. Wheelo, in an effort to take over the world. Dr. Wheelo, his body having been destroyed by the avalanche that killed him fifty years before, desires the body of the strongest fighter in the world as his new vessel. Believing Roshi to be the world's strongest warrior, Dr. Kochin abducts Bulma and forces Roshi to surrender himself to save her. When Goku hears of their abduction, he goes to their rescue.

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Cast & crew

• Daisuke NishioDirector
• Mayumi Tanakaas Kuririn (voice)
• Kenji Utsumias Shenron (voice)
• Kōji Nakataas Dr. Uirô (voice)
• Masako Nozawaas Son Gokû / Son Gohan (voice)
• Hiromi Tsuruas Buruma (voice)
• Joji Yanamias Narrator (voice)
• Toshio Furukawaas Piccolo (voice)
• Kohei Miyauchias Kame-sen'nin (voice)

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Questions about Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest

What genre is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?

Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest is categorised as Action, Animation, Science Fiction.

Who stars in Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?

Mayumi Tanaka, Kenji Utsumi, Kōji Nakata, Masako Nozawa, Hiromi Tsuru appear in the main cast.

Who directed Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?

Daisuke Nishio directed Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest.

How long is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest?

Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest runs for 1h (60 minutes).

Is Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

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