In autumn 2003, the first part of the film “Kill Bill” was released, and later, in the spring of 2004, the second part appeared on the screens. The films belong to one of the greatest directors of our time - Quentin Tarantino. The actors of “Kill Bill” became more popular every day the picture was released. The film aroused great public interest, and today many attribute it to the classics of cinema.
Plot
What could be the action movie Quentino Tarantino? First of all, about revenge!
Bill is the leader of the gang of the best hitmen. One of his wards, Black Mamba, decides to get out of business, forget the past and live an ordinary life. She has a wedding planned, right in the church she explains everything to Bill, introducing him as a father to her fiancé. The boss releases the Black Mamba, since then she has acquired a second nickname - the Bride. By the way, the girl is pregnant and hopes for a further calm and happy family life.
But Bill gives the order to kill the Bride and all who participate in her celebration. The film is full of bloody, violent scenes, and the massacre in the church is one of them.
But the bride, despite the bullet received in the head, survives, but falls into a four-year-old coma. Having left her fortune, she vows to cruelly take revenge on Bill and all the “former colleagues” who ruined her life and hopes for happiness.
Actors of the movie "Kill Bill", who starred
The main role of the revenge bride (Black Mamba) Tarantino entrusted to actress Uma Thurman. This is not the first joint work of Quentino and Uma, before that there was “Pulp Fiction”. It is worth noting that the fragile, pale, unlike Hollywood prim actress did an excellent job with this role. The Black Mamba combines lightness, tenderness, cruelty, skill honed over the years, disappointment and incredible luck that saves her life in the most dangerous situations.
Kill Bill actors took a different path to fame. For example, Uma Thurman, before becoming a famous actress, worked as a dishwasher and tried herself as a model. And, of course, there were roles that did not bring the necessary “bonuses” in the pursuit of popularity. She starred in the fantastic film “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen” and the pornographic (later the status of the picture was changed) “Henry and June”. A happy meeting with Tarantino significantly influenced her career.
David Carradine played the role of Bill. Before becoming the leader of the gang of Deadly Vipers, the actor received the status of a martial artist and starred in more than 80 films. He started acting at 28, worked with famous directors, his characters were remembered, the audience loved his heroes. Carradine was the best suited for the role of cruel, calm, wise Bill. In 2009, the actor died. He managed to play "Snake Charmer" in both parts of "Kill Bill"
Actors who participated in the project
The "Deadly Vipers" included such characters as:
- O-Ren Ishii (Waterbird). According to the plot, in front of the eyes of her heroine at the age of 9, her parents were killed, the matured O-Ren took revenge on the killers and eventually became a master in this matter. The fight between her and the Bride takes place in the club "House of Blue Leaves".This role was played by Lucy Liu, she has a rich track record, among which there are several films where she plays “fighting girls”. Among the most famous in addition to this role - work in "Charlie's Angels", "Chicago" and "Kung Fu Panda." In real life, Lucy is fluent in several languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and Italian.
- Vernita Green (Moccasin Snake) embodies the dream of the Black Mamba (while she participates in the massacre at a rehearsal for the wedding of the Bride). Vernita leaves the detachment, takes a new name, marries, gives birth to a daughter, and lives happily for four years, until the Black Mamba leaves his coma. The “Kill Bill” actors have rich filmography, and Vivica A. Fox, who played Vernita Green, is no exception. More than 30 films on the account of this pretty actress, the most famous are “Independence Day”, “Young and Daring”, “Sea Adventure”.
- Ellie Driver (California Mountain Viper). All the characters in the film are not merciful, but this heroine is considered one of the most cruel. The driver is the only one whom the Black Mamba did not kill, but deprived of a second eye. Today, the actress who played this role, Daryl Hannah, 54, and she continues to act actively. Among her most famous works, one can name the following: “Blade Runner”, “Wall Street”, “Extra-class Lawyers”.
- Pay May is a martial artist who trained Black Mamba and Ellie Driver. The famous actor Gordon Lew played the role of a teacher. His filmography is replete with works related to martial arts and the possession of the sword: "Shaolin Martial Arts", "Call of the Masters", "36th Rest of Shaolin", "The Last Hero of China" and "Tiger on the Run."
Interesting Facts
After the release of the film, the talk about it went on for a very long time, and to this day there are fans who are happy to review it for the hundredth time. There are many interesting facts related to the creation of this film:
- The actors of “Kill Bill”, like the rest of the Tarantino team, underwent not only careful selection, but also additional training in various directions.
- The filming began was postponed for a year due to the pregnancy of Uma Thurman.
- The role of the Black Mamba Quentin suggested on Thurman's birthday.
- Almost 65 thousand dollars the creators spent on various trifles flickering in the film.
- Quentin got a metal ball on a chain on his head when filming a scene with GoGo. The actress accidentally hit him.