Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is a 2003 action thriller directed by Quentin Tarantino, starring Uma Thurman, David Carradine and Michael Madsen. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $180.9 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Quentin Tarantino
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kill Bill: Vol. 1 About?
The premise of Kill Bill: Vol. 1 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former assassin, known only as The Bride, awakens from a coma consumed by vengeance. Betrayed and left for dead on her wedding day, she seeks retribution against the group responsible for the horrific attack. Driven by a burning desire for justice, The Bride begins a perilous journey to confront and eliminate those on her hit list, unleashing a storm of deadly action and facing formidable adversaries along the way.
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- revenge
- female protagonist
- female warrior
- original story
- criminal underworld
- japanese theme
- yakuza
- revenge killing spree
- murder spree
- killing spree
- revenge murder
- female bare feet
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- female villain
- reference to charlie brown
- katana
- gangster
- part animated
- rape and revenge
- turning the tables
- wedding
- snake
- bare foot band
- extreme violence
- long take
- mosquito
- post modern
- woman murders a woman
- woman murders a man
- bleeding from eyes
- one against many
- one woman army
- brutality
- obligation
- french
- attempted rape
- gore
- wheelchair
- mother daughter relationship
- japanese garden
- sword fight
- airport
- airplane
- car
- pick up truck
- mercedes benz
- mercedes benz s class
- kawasaki
- falling downhill
- scream
- beating up a woman
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Cast
Uma Thurman leads the cast, with David Carradine and Michael Madsen. Directed by Quentin Tarantino; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Quentin Tarantino
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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Kill Bill: Vol. 1 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.
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IMDb 8.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 85% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 80% User score
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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Plot Summary
What happens in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Before the credits roll, we are introduced to the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, a group consisting of five deadly members. The film kicks off with a poignant quote that sets the tone: > “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” In a stark black-and-white opening, a bloodied Bride, portrayed by Uma Thurman, gasps as she lies on the chapel floor. A mysterious man, later revealed to be Bill, played by David Carradine, wipes her face with a handkerchief inscribed with his name. As he prepares to shoot her, the Bride reveals that she is pregnant with his child. The sound of the gunshot echoes, leading us into the film’s credits, accompanied by the song “Bang Bang.”
Full summary
The whole story of Kill Bill: Vol. 1, scene by scene
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Box Office & Budget
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 grossed $180.9 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 6.0 times what it cost. $70.1 million came from the US and Canada and $110.8 million (61%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$180.9M
6.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $70.1M
- International
- $110.8M
- Budget
- $30M
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer Theatrical Trailer
- Clip Best Scene Compilations of Kill Bill
- Clip Cotton Mouth vs. Black Mamba
How Well Do You Know Kill Bill: Vol. 1?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the code name of the Bride's first enemy in the film?
Cars in Kill Bill: Vol. 1
21 cars on screen, including the 2000 Chevrolet C-2500 and the Kawasaki ZZR 250.
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2000 Chevrolet C-2500 Important role -
Kawasaki ZZR 250 Important role -
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W140 Important role -
1993 Nissan Fairlady Z Important role
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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Kill Bill: Vol. 1, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kill Bill: Vol. 1?
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Kill Bill: Vol. 1 released?
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 was released on October 10, 2003.
Who directed Kill Bill: Vol. 1?
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 was directed by Quentin Tarantino.
More films by Quentin Tarantino Who is in the cast of Kill Bill: Vol. 1?
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 stars Uma Thurman, David Carradine and Michael Madsen, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Kill Bill: Vol. 1 make at the box office?
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 grossed $180.9 million worldwide ($70.1 million domestic, $110.8 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is Kill Bill: Vol. 1 rated?
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 has 8.2/10 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 80% on TMDB.
Does Kill Bill: Vol. 1 have a post-credit scene?
No. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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