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Movie Info
In this film adaptation of a book by novelist Jim Thompson, Marty (Billy Zane) and Carol Lakewood (Gina Gershon) are twins bound together by the horrors they endured as kids. When crooked police officers come after Marty, he is forced to go on the run, leaving his spouse and career behind and hiding out with Carol, who has turned to prostitution. Soon Marty and his sister begin to pull cons together while reigniting the strange, erotic relationship they indulged in as children.
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Rating: R
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Genre: Crime, Drama
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Original Language: English
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Director: Michael Oblowitz
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Producer: Brad Wyman, Chris Hanley, Larry Gross
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Writer: Jim Thompson, Larry Gross
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Release Date (Theaters): original
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Box Office (Gross USA): $19.9K
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Runtime:
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Distributor: Orion Pictures
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Production Co: JVC Entertainment, Largo Entertainment
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Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital
Cast & Crew

Billy Zane
Marty Lakewood

Gina Gershon
Carol Lakewood

Sheryl Lee
Lois Archer

Rue McClanahan
Mom Lakewood

Roberta Hanley
Younger Mom Lakewood

Robert Pentz
Lou

Marianna Alacchi
Glenda

Orson Oblowitz
Eugene

Philip Loch
Marty Lakewood's Father

Willy Cobbs
Blues Musician

Richard Edson
Joe

Norman "Max" Maxwell
Thug #1

Matt O'Toole
Thug #2

Mert Hatfield
Bus Driver

Sloan Cobb
Little Carol Lakewood

Elizabeth Imboden
Neighbour's wife

Megan Leigh Brown
Young Carol Lakewood

Tom Keeley
Cousin Lyle

Christopher Jones
Young Marty Lakewood

Thad Mace
Tim

Michael Oblowitz
Director

Jim Thompson
Writer

Larry Gross
Writer

Barr B. Potter
Executive Producer

Brad Wyman
Producer

Chris Hanley
Producer

Larry Gross
Producer

Pete Rugolo
Original Music

Tom Priestley Jr.
Cinematographer

Emma E. Hickox
Film Editing

Lisa Mae Fincannon
Casting

Mary Vernieu
Casting

Ronnie Yeskel
Casting

Maia Javan
Production Design

Dan Moore
Costume Design
Critic Reviews for This World, Then the Fireworks
Audience Reviews for This World, Then the Fireworks
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Jul 17, 2010
(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??
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