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This World, Then the Fireworks (1997)

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Average Rating: 3.7/10
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Release Date: Jul 11, 1997 Wide

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Pulp fiction writer Jim Thompson's novels have been adapted into noirish movies such as The Grifters and this one, directed by Michael Oblowitz. This unusual dark tragedy is narrated by Marty (Billy Zane), a successful investigative reporter who is unhappy with his shy and sick wife. As children, Marty and his twin sister Carol (Gina Gershon) saw their father and his mistress murdered in their home. Their mother (Rue McClanahan) took the children on the road, and they had a tumultuous childhood

R, 1 hr. 40 min.

Drama

Directed By: Michael Oblowitz

In Theaters: Jul 11, 1997 Wide

MGM

Cast

Billy Zane
Marty Lakewood
Gina Gershon
Carol Lakewood
Sheryl Lee
Lois Archer
Rue McClanahan
Mom Lakewood
Seymour Cassel
Police Detective Harris
Will Patton
Police Lt. Morgan
Richard Edson
Joe

Critic Reviews for This World, Then the Fireworks

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Elegantly stylish, intensely erotic, and slightly perverse, this rendition of Thomson's pulp novel is an art movie that's likely to divide sharply film critics and audiences--go for the ride.

January 8, 2007 Comment

Emanuel Levy

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(1997 Director: Michael Oblowitz) I enjoyed this movie, though admittedly it was a little difficult to watch two incredibly gorgeous twins (one female, one male) living off their looks in less than moral ways. Oddly enough gorgeous Billy Zane's character met misfortune from his legitimate undercover career, causing

July 17, 2010

Teresa S

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amazingly intense acting , sadism and violence I enjoyed it... never knew what to expect.

April 1, 2011

William Elder

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1. Marty Lakewood: There aren't enough tears for all this sorrow.
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