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Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989)

“Pray for those who took him.”

6.8/10 · 637 votes 0h 41m pg ActionFantasyAnimation

#42 of 70 films from 1989 #875 of 2168 in action

Directed by Daisuke Nishio · Written by Akira Toriyama, Takao Koyama

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Overview

In order to wish for immortality and avenge his father, Garlic Jr. collects the dragon balls, kidnapping Goku's son Gohan in the process. Goku, Kami, Piccolo, and Krillin unite to rescue Gohan and save the world from being sucked into a dead zone.

Cast

Masako Nozawaas Son Gokû / Son Gohan (voice)
Toshio Furukawaas Piccolo (voice)
Hiromi Tsuruas Bulma (voice)
Mayumi Tanakaas Kuririn (voice)
Daisuke Gorias Gyû-maô (voice)
Mayumi Shouas Chichi (voice)
Kohei Miyauchias Kame-sen'nin (voice)
Takeshi Aonoas Kami-sama (voice)
Kenji Utsumias Shenron (voice)
Akira Kamiyaas Garlic Jr. (voice)
Koji Totanias Ginger (voice)
Yukitoshi Horias Sansho (voice)
Shigeru Chibaas Nicky (voice)
Joji Yanamias Narrator (voice)

Facts

Release dateJuly 15, 1989
Runtime41 min (0h 41m) — shorter as the 1989 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Fantasy, Animation
Original titleドラゴンボールＺ オラの悟飯をかえせッ!!
LanguageJA
Box office$9,060,335
IMDbtt0142235

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Questions

How long is Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone?
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone runs 41 minutes (0h 41m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 637 votes, which places it #42 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 41%) and #875 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone?
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone was directed by Daisuke Nishio. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003), Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! (1992), Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest (1990).
Who stars in Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone?
Masako Nozawa as Son Gokû / Son Gohan (voice); Toshio Furukawa as Piccolo (voice); Hiromi Tsuru as Bulma (voice); Mayumi Tanaka as Kuririn (voice); Daisuke Gori as Gyû-maô (voice); Mayumi Shou as Chichi (voice).
What is Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/102879.

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