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Kill Bill: Vol. 1

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  • 1h 51m
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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
606
166
  • 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
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  • 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
    • 331Critic 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)
    Quentin Tarantino and Julie Dreyfus in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
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    Uma Thurman and Chiaki Kuriyama in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
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    Uma Thurman and Lucy Liu in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
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    Top cast

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    Uma Thurman
    Uma Thurman
    • The Brideas The Bride
    David Carradine
    David Carradine
    • Billas Bill
    Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah
    • Elle Driveras Elle Driver
    Michael Madsen
    Michael Madsen
    • Buddas Budd
    Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu
    • O-Ren Ishiias O-Ren Ishii
    Vivica A. Fox
    Vivica A. Fox
    • Vernita Greenas Vernita Green
    Julie Dreyfus
    Julie Dreyfus
    • Sofie Fataleas Sofie Fatale
    Chiaki Kuriyama
    Chiaki Kuriyama
    • Gogo Yubarias Gogo Yubari
    Shin'ichi Chiba
    Shin'ichi Chiba
    • Hattori Hanzoas Hattori Hanzo
    • (as Sonny Chiba)
    Chia-Hui Liu
    Chia-Hui Liu
    • Johnny Moas Johnny Mo
    • (as Gordon Liu)
    Michael Parks
    Michael Parks
    • Earl McGrawas Earl McGraw
    Michael Bowen
    Michael Bowen
    • Buckas Buck
    Jun Kunimura
    Jun Kunimura
    • Boss Tanakaas Boss Tanaka
    Kenji Ohba
    Kenji Ohba
    • Bald Guy (Sushi Shop)as Bald Guy (Sushi Shop)
    • (as Kenji Oba)
    Yuki Kazamatsuri
    Yuki Kazamatsuri
    • Proprietoras Proprietor
    James Parks
    James Parks
    • Edgar McGrawas Edgar McGraw
    Sakichi Sato
    • Charlie Brownas Charlie Brown
    Jonathan Loughran
    Jonathan Loughran
    • Truckeras 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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    Storyline

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    The lead character, called 'The Bride,' was a member of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, led by her lover 'Bill.' Upon realizing she was pregnant with Bill's child, 'The Bride' decided to escape her life as a killer. She fled to Texas, met a young man, who, on the day of their wedding rehearsal was gunned down by an angry and jealous Bill (with the assistance of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad). Four years later, 'The Bride' wakes from a coma, and discovers her baby is gone. She, then, decides to seek revenge upon the five people who destroyed her life and killed her baby. The saga of Kill Bill Volume I begins. —JD
    • revenge
    • bride
    • sword
    • female protagonist
    • martial arts
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • In the year 2003, Uma Thurman will kill Bill
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong bloody violence, language and some sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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)
      Written by Sonny Bono

      Performed by Nancy Sinatra

      Courtesy of Boots Enterprises, Inc.

      By Arrangement with Celebrity Licensing

    User reviews2.4K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Fantastic
    The Bride: 8/10 (thin, swift, pretty eyes and capable)

    O'ren: 7/10 (slim, almond eyes and effective - not showing skin)

    Gogo: 10/10 (super thin, evil and showing skin love the feminine hair)

    What a film!
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    FAQ20

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

    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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