This World, Then the Fireworks1997
This World, Then the Fireworks (1997)
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Cast
as Marty Lakewood
as Carol Lakewood
as Lois Archer
as Mrs. Lakewood
as Police Detective Harris
as Jake Krutz, Private Investigator
as Police Lt. Morgan

as Mexican Doctor
as Joe

as Younger Mom Lakewood

as Marty Lakewood's Father

as Neighbor's Wife

as Little Marty Lakewood

as Little Carol Lakewood

as Lou

as Glenda

as Eugene

as Blues Musician

as Bar Thug
as Bar Thug

as Bus Driver

as Young Carol Lakewood

as Cousin Lyle
as Young Marty Lakewood

as Tim

as Ben

as Claire

as Lloyd

as Patron

as Patron

as McCloud

as Galloway

as Assistant

as Griffith

as Barnett Gibons

as Doctor

as Undertaker

as Minister

as Marine Captain Miles Archer

as Real Estate Guy
Critic Reviews for This World, Then the Fireworks
All Critics (7) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (4)
It's a bizarre relationship, tender and respectful with a suggestively incestuous undercurrent that pulls at the story, like a schizophrenic, drug addled take on Tennessee Williams
Sheryl Lee, as the cop who Billy Zane is scamming and sleeping with gives such a terrible performance that is simultaneously absolutely perfect. She's the most accurate representative of the movie as a whole.
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.
Audience Reviews for This World, Then the Fireworks
(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 him to return home. Rue McClanahan was a bright spot as their mother. In reviewing Ms McClanahan's filmography, I was surprised to learn that I have seen few of her movies. Anyone remember her character in a personal favorite, Starship Troopers??

Super Reviewer
This World, Then the Fireworks Quotes
Marty Lakewood: | there aren't enough tears for all this sorrow... |
Marty Lakewood: | There aren't enough tears for all this sorrow. |