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This World, Then the Fireworks
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This World, Then the Fireworks

1997-07-11 · 100 min · ★ 5.2

Crime · Drama · Thriller

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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Directors
Michael Oblowitz
Production companies
Largo Entertainment, Muse Productions, Balzack's Shirt, Brad Wyman Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 51,618

Top Cast

Billy ZaneBilly ZaneMarty Lakewood
Gina GershonGina GershonCarol Lakewood Morton
Sheryl LeeSheryl LeeLois Archer
Philip LockePhilip LockeMarty Lakewood's Father
Elis ImbodenNeighbour's Wife
Christian DurangoLittle Marty Lakewood
Sloan CobbLittle Carol Lakewood
Roberta HanleyYounger Mom Lakewood
Robert PentzLou
Marianna AlacchiGlenda
Orson OblowitzOrson OblowitzEugene
Willy CobbsBlues Musician
Richard EdsonRichard EdsonJoe
Norman Max MaxwellNorman Max MaxwellThug #1
Matt O'TooleMatt O'TooleThug #2
Mert HatfieldBus Driver
Rue McClanahanRue McClanahanMom Lakewood
Megan Leigh BrownYoung Carol Lakewood
Tom KeeleyCousin Lyle
Thad MaceTim

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