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Meet Marty and Carol. Two people who are very good at being bad. - This World, Then the Fireworks
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Title: This World, Then the Fireworks

Release Date: 11 Jul 1997

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

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Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 4.8 (25 votes)

Cast

  • Marty Lakewood: Billy Zane
  • Carol Lakewood Morton: Gina Gershon
  • Lois Archer: Sheryl Lee
  • Marty Lakewood's Father: Philip Locke
  • Neighbour's Wife: Elis Imboden
  • Little Marty Lakewood: Christian Durango
  • Little Carol Lakewood: Sloan Cobb
  • Younger Mom Lakewood: Roberta Hanley
  • Lou: Robert Pentz
  • Glenda: Marianna Alacchi
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