This World, Then the Fireworks(1997)
Meet Marty and Carol. Two people who are very good at being bad.
This World, Then the Fireworks Synopsis
In 1950s, two incestuous lovers, a depraved suave journalist and his equally depraved prostitute sister, plan to get rich through seduction and murder.
This World, Then the Fireworks (1997) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Michael Oblowitz, released on July 11, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Billy Zane, Gina Gershon, Sheryl Lee and Philip Locke. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Oblowitz
- Writers:
- Larry Gross, Jim Thompson
- Producers:
- Chris Hanley, Brad Wyman, Larry Gross
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Priestley Jr.
- Composer:
- Pete Rugolo
- Production:
- Largo Entertainment, Muse Productions, Balzack's Shirt, Brad Wyman Productions
- Revenue:
- $51,618
- Status:
- Released
This World, Then the Fireworks (1997) Trailer
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This World, Then the Fireworks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Billy Zane
as Marty Lakewood
Gina Gershon
as Carol Lakewood Morton
Sheryl Lee
as Lois Archer
Philip Locke
as Marty Lakewood's Father
- Elis Imboden
Elis Imboden
as Neighbour's Wife
- Christian Durango
Christian Durango
as Little Marty Lakewood
- Sloan Cobb
Sloan Cobb
as Little Carol Lakewood
- Roberta Hanley
Roberta Hanley
as Younger Mom Lakewood
- Robert Pentz
Robert Pentz
as Lou
- Marianna Alacchi
Marianna Alacchi
as Glenda
Orson Oblowitz
as Eugene
- Willy Cobbs
Willy Cobbs
as Blues Musician
Key crew
Directed by Michael Oblowitz, written by Larry Gross and Jim Thompson, produced by Chris Hanley, Brad Wyman and Larry Gross.
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This World, Then the Fireworks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 32 ratings.
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This World, Then the Fireworks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch This World, Then the Fireworks online?
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This World, Then the Fireworks (1997) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in This World, Then the Fireworks?
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The main cast of This World, Then the Fireworks (1997) includes Billy Zane, Gina Gershon, Sheryl Lee, Philip Locke and Elis Imboden. The film was directed by Michael Oblowitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was This World, Then the Fireworks released?
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This World, Then the Fireworks was released on July 11, 1997 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is This World, Then the Fireworks worth watching?
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This World, Then the Fireworks (1997) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for This World, Then the Fireworks?
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