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This World, Then the Fireworks

This World, Then the Fireworks

Meet Marty and Carol. Two people who are very good at being bad.

19975.01h 40mR

Overview

In 1950s, two incestuous lovers, a depraved suave journalist and his equally depraved prostitute sister, plan to get rich through seduction and murder.

Directed by Michael Oblowitz
Written by Larry Gross, Jim Thompson
Produced by Larry Gross, Chris Hanley, Brad Wyman
Box Office0Revenue: $52K

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Top Cast

Billy Zane

Billy Zane

Marty Lakewood

Gina Gershon

Gina Gershon

Carol Lakewood Morton

Sheryl Lee

Sheryl Lee

Lois Archer

Philip Locke

Philip Locke

Marty Lakewood's Father

E

Elis Imboden

Neighbour's Wife

C

Christian Durango

Little Marty Lakewood

S

Sloan Cobb

Little Carol Lakewood

R

Roberta Hanley

Younger Mom Lakewood

R

Robert Pentz

Lou

M

Marianna Alacchi

Glenda

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Themes & Keywords

journalistprostituteseductioncon manscamfemale copbeach houserough sexcalifornia beachcrime of passionneo-noirtraumatic childhood1950ssexual encountersexual attitudesfraternal twinsgetting away with murderhard-boiled damebrother sister relationshipadulterous affairmatricideproperty deedsexy womancharming manhomme fataleerotic filmbrother sister incestsex scenechild murders parent

About This World, Then the Fireworks

This World, Then the Fireworks is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1997 exploring themes of journalist, prostitute, seduction, con man, scam, female cop. Directed by Michael Oblowitz, it stars Billy Zane, Gina Gershon, Sheryl Lee. In 1950s, two incestuous lovers, a depraved suave journalist and his equally depraved prostitute sister, plan to get rich through seduction and murder.

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