Kill Bill: Volume 1 (Film)

Quentin Tarantino directed Kill Bill: Volume 1, which follows the violent journey of a former assassin seeking revenge against her former teammates who betrayed her.

The Bride, attacked on her wedding day by her former assassination team, loses her unborn child and falls into a coma. After emerging from a four-year coma, The Bride sets out to exact revenge on her former boss Bill and her former teammates. Along the way, she confronts memories of her past and engages in deadly battles with enemies, each from a different region and possessing unique skills.

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Tarantino opted for a non-linear narrative structure, presenting The Bride’s story in fragments, with each section focusing on a different adversary. The film offers a rich visual collage infused with references to Japanese animation, spaghetti westerns, and samurai cinema.

• Uma Thurman – The Bride
• Lucy Liu – O-Ren Ishii
• Vivica A. Fox – Vernita Green
• Daryl Hannah – Elle Driver
• David Carradine – Bill
• Michael Madsen – Budd
• Julie Dreyfus – Sofie Fatale
• Sonny Chiba – Hattori Hanzo
• Chiaki Kuriyama – Gogo Yubari

Quentin Tarantino directed the film, with Lawrence Bender producing and also writing the screenplay. Distributed by Miramax Films, portions of the film were shot in China, Japan and the United States. The fight choreography was designed by Yuen Woo-ping, and the soundtrack features works by Ennio Morricone and RZA. Robert Richardson served as cinematographer and Sally Menke as editor.

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Kill Bill: Volume 1 was released in the United States on 10 October 2003. According to Box Office Mojo, the film earned approximately 180 million dollars worldwide. It achieved commercial success particularly in North American and Asian markets and further increased its revenue through DVD sales.

• Saturn Awards (2004) – Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film (Nominated)
• MTV Movie Awards (2004) – Best Fight Scene (Won)
• Empire Awards (2004) – Best Female Performance – Uma Thurman (Won)
• Online Film Critics Society Awards (2004) – Best Director – Quentin Tarantino (Nominated)
• BAFTA Awards (2004) – Best Editing (Nominated)