Kill Bill: Volume 1 -

Originally filmed as one epic, the movie was split into two volumes due to its four-hour runtime.

Legendary actor Sonny Chiba not only played the sword-maker Hattori Hanzo but also served as a sword-fighting coach for the cast. Critical & Commercial Reception Kill Bill Vol. 1 - Teen Ink Kill Bill: Volume 1

Tarantino utilizes vibrant color, high-contrast black and white, and an iconic anime sequence to tell O-Ren Ishii's backstory. Originally filmed as one epic, the movie was

Now the head of the Tokyo underworld. The film climaxes at the House of Blue Leaves , where the Bride takes on O-Ren’s personal army, the Crazy 88. Production & Style 1 - Teen Ink Tarantino utilizes vibrant color,

A suburban mother whom the Bride confronts in a brutal house fight.

Overview Release Date: October 10, 2003 Director/Writer: Quentin Tarantino Genre: Martial arts action, revenge drama