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Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku
“This is the story of Bardock, the father of Goku.”
7.6 / 10• 1990• 48m•NR• Japanese
AnimationActionScience FictionDramaFantasy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Masako Nozawa
Bardock / Son Gokû (Kakarotto) (voice)
Lead
Kazuyuki Sogabe
Tôma (voice)
Yuko Mita
Seripa (voice)
Takeshi Watabe
Panbûkin (voice)
Kozo Shioya
Toteppo / Dokutâ (voice)
Ryusei Nakao
Freeza (voice)
Show Hayami
Zarbon (voice)
Yukitoshi Hori
Dodoria (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mitsuo Hashimoto's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
