Kill Bill: Volume 1 Apr 2026

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 split into two volumes due to its four-hour runtime. Kill Bill: Volume 1

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

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 high-contrast black and white