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Kill Bill: Vol. 1

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Uma Thurman in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
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After awakening from a four-year coma, a former assassin wreaks vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her.After awakening from a four-year coma, a former assassin wreaks vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her.After awakening from a four-year coma, a former assassin wreaks vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
1.1M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
543
33
  • Director
    • Quentin Tarantino
  • Writers
    • Quentin Tarantino(based on the character "The Bride" created by)
    • Uma Thurman(based on the character "The Bride" created by)
  • Stars
    • Uma Thurman
    • David Carradine
    • Daryl Hannah
  • Director
    • Quentin Tarantino
  • Writers
    • Quentin Tarantino(based on the character "The Bride" created by)
    • Uma Thurman(based on the character "The Bride" created by)
  • Stars
    • Uma Thurman
    • David Carradine
    • Daryl Hannah
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.4KUser reviews
    • 334Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #150
    • Nominated for 5 BAFTA Awards
      • 29 wins & 104 nominations total

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    Uma Thurman and Lucy Liu in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
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    Uma Thurman
    Uma Thurman
    • The Bride
    David Carradine
    David Carradine
    • Bill
    Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah
    • Elle Driver
    Michael Madsen
    Michael Madsen
    • Budd
    Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu
    • O-Ren Ishii
    Vivica A. Fox
    Vivica A. Fox
    • Vernita Green
    Julie Dreyfus
    Julie Dreyfus
    • Sofie Fatale
    Chiaki Kuriyama
    Chiaki Kuriyama
    • Gogo Yubari
    Shin'ichi Chiba
    Shin'ichi Chiba
    • Hattori Hanzo
    • (as Sonny Chiba)
    Chia-Hui Liu
    Chia-Hui Liu
    • Johnny Mo
    • (as Gordon Liu)
    Michael Parks
    Michael Parks
    • Earl McGraw
    Michael Bowen
    Michael Bowen
    • Buck
    Jun Kunimura
    Jun Kunimura
    • Boss Tanaka
    Kenji Ôba
    Kenji Ôba
    • Bald Guy (Sushi Shop)
    • (as Kenji Oba)
    Yuki Kazamatsuri
    Yuki Kazamatsuri
    • Proprietor
    James Parks
    James Parks
    • Edgar McGraw
    Sakichi Sato
    • Charlie Brown
    Jonathan Loughran
    Jonathan Loughran
    • Trucker
    • Director
      • Quentin Tarantino
    • Writers
      • Quentin Tarantino(based on the character "The Bride" created by)
      • Uma Thurman(based on the character "The Bride" created by)
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    • Trivia
      Quentin Tarantino originally intended to cast a Japanese actress to play O-Ren Ishii, but before casting began, he saw Lucy Liu's work in Shanghai Noon (2000) and immediately changed O-Ren into a Chinese-Japanese-American, so that Liu could play the part.
    • Goofs
      When the Bride boards the airplane she has the samurai sword with her in the cabin. Obviously, this wouldn't happen in reality. This is a stylistic choice for this film. The couple sitting directly behind The Bride have a sword as well, and a third sword can be seen. In addition, all of O-Ren's outriders have swords prominently displayed on their bikes.
    • Quotes

      Hattori Hanzo: Revenge is never a straight line. It's a forest, And like a forest it's easy to lose your way... To get lost... To forget where you came in.

    • Crazy credits
      Shin'ichi Chiba (Hattori Hanzo) is listed as the samurai sword advisor. He played a maker of samurai swords in the film.
    • Alternate versions
      Many changes were made to the movie to minimize the violent and adult content when it was broadcast on TBS. One of the most interesting: The "Pussy Wagon" was changed to a "Party Wagon".
    • Connections
      Edited from The Grand Duel (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
      Music by Sonny Bono

      Lyrics by Sonny Bono

      Performed by Nancy Sinatra

      Courtesy of Boots Enterprises, Inc.

      By Arrangement with Celebrity Licensing

    User reviews2.4K

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    8/10
    Well made action film
    Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) is a unique film. I've never seen anything quite like it. My commentary for this film is almost all positive. First off, the cast really blew me away, each and every actor did a great job with their respective roles. Uma Thurman is a terrific actress and she was definitely the right choice to play the lead character. Thurman commands this role and you are transfixed by her in every scene she's in. It's not just the action sequences that she is great in, she's just perfect for the role all around. And it wasn't just her that I loved, I also liked Vivica A. Fox, Daryl Hannah, and Lucy Lui. They all showed off their acting chops here, especially Fox, I personally loved her short time she's in the film. The writing is well done, I especially enjoyed Thurman's dialogue, the well written dialogue and the impressive way that she delivers that dialogue all comes together to make something great. I think most movie goers will enjoy this acclaimed movie, as long as they're not too conservative that is. I say that because the violence is truly graphic and very bloody, but in a strange way it kinda works for this one. I'm usually not a big fan of that, but here it works. Good job Tarantino! 8/10.
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    FAQ20

    • Why did the Yakuza boss (Matsumoto) kill O-ren Ishii's parents?
    • What is 'Kill Bill: Vol. 1' about?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 10, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Kill Bill: Volume 1
    • Filming locations
      • Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
    • Production companies
      • Miramax
      • A Band Apart
      • Super Cool ManChu
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $70,099,045
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,200,000
      • Oct 12, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $180,906,076
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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