This World, Then the Fireworks
“Meet Marty and Carol. Two people who are very good at being bad.”
Synopsis
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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This World, Then the Fireworks (1997) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-04
Top Cast
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Billy Zane
Marty Lakewood
Gina Gershon
Carol Lakewood Morton
Sheryl Lee
Lois Archer
Philip Locke
Marty Lakewood's Father
Elis Imboden
Neighbour's Wife
Christian Durango
Little Marty Lakewood
Sloan Cobb
Little Carol Lakewood
Roberta Hanley
Younger Mom Lakewood
Robert Pentz
Lou
Marianna Alacchi
Glenda
Orson Oblowitz
Eugene
Willy Cobbs
Blues Musician
Richard Edson
Joe
Norman Max Maxwell
Thug #1
Matt O'Toole
Thug #2
Mert Hatfield
Bus Driver
Rue McClanahan
Mom Lakewood
Megan Leigh Brown
Young Carol Lakewood
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 11, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 16, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$52K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Oblowitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Gross
- Original Score
- Pete Rugolo
- Original Title
- This World, Then the Fireworks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $52K
- Production Studios
- Largo Entertainment, Muse Productions, Balzack's Shirt, Brad Wyman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Oblowitz
Larry Gross, Jim Thompson
Pete Rugolo
Tom Priestley Jr., Michael F. Barrow
Emma E. Hickox
Larry Gross, Chris Hanley, Barr B. Potter, Brad Wyman, Billy Zane
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Gross
Screenplay
Michael Oblowitz
Director
Pete Rugolo
Original Music Composer
Tom Priestley Jr.
Director of Photography
Emma E. Hickox
Editor
Dean Mumford
Stunt Coordinator
Larry Gross
Producer
Chris Hanley
Producer
Brad Wyman
Producer
Maia Javan
Production Design
Dan Moore
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This World, Then the Fireworks
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What is This World, Then the Fireworks about?
In 1950s, two incestuous lovers, a depraved suave journalist and his equally depraved prostitute sister, plan to get rich through seduction and murder.
Who directed This World, Then the Fireworks?
This World, Then the Fireworks was directed by Michael Oblowitz.
Who stars in This World, Then the Fireworks?
The principal cast of This World, Then the Fireworks includes Billy Zane, Gina Gershon, Sheryl Lee, Philip Locke, Elis Imboden.
When was This World, Then the Fireworks released and how long is it?
This World, Then the Fireworks was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did This World, Then the Fireworks make at the box office?
This World, Then the Fireworks grossed $52K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for This World, Then the Fireworks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This World, Then the Fireworks was composed by Pete Rugolo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for This World, Then the Fireworks?
This World, Then the Fireworks holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).