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This World, Then the Fireworks

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
1.2K
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Gina Gershon and Billy Zane in This World, Then the Fireworks (1997)
In 1950s, two incestuous lovers, a depraved suave journalist and his equally depraved prostitute sister, plan to get rich through seduction and murder. Things complicate when their feeble-minded mother begins to suspect something.
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In 1950s, two incestuous lovers, a depraved suave journalist and his equally depraved prostitute sister, plan to get rich through seduction and murder. Things complicate when their feeble-mi... Read allIn 1950s, two incestuous lovers, a depraved suave journalist and his equally depraved prostitute sister, plan to get rich through seduction and murder. Things complicate when their feeble-minded mother begins to suspect something.In 1950s, two incestuous lovers, a depraved suave journalist and his equally depraved prostitute sister, plan to get rich through seduction and murder. Things complicate when their feeble-minded mother begins to suspect something.
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Oblowitz
  • Writers
    • Jim Thompson(story)
    • Larry Gross(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Billy Zane
    • Gina Gershon
    • Christian Durango
  • Director
    • Michael Oblowitz
  • Writers
    • Jim Thompson(story)
    • Larry Gross(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Billy Zane
    • Gina Gershon
    • Christian Durango
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 31User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Gina Gershon and Billy Zane in This World, Then the Fireworks (1997)
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    Gina Gershon and Billy Zane in This World, Then the Fireworks (1997)
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    Gina Gershon and Billy Zane in This World, Then the Fireworks (1997)
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    Billy Zane
    Billy Zane
    • Marty
    Gina Gershon
    Gina Gershon
    • Carol
    Christian Durango
    • Marty Lakewood…
    Sloan Cobb
    • Carol…
    Roberta Hanley
    Roberta Hanley
    • Marty's mother…
    Megan Leigh Brown
    • Carol…
    Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones
    • Marty…
    Orson Oblowitz
    Orson Oblowitz
    • Eugene
    Philip Loch
    • Marty's Father
    Rue McClanahan
    Rue McClanahan
    • Marty's mother
    Richard Edson
    Richard Edson
    • Joe
    Norman Max Maxwell
    • Thug #1
    Matt O'Toole
    Matt O'Toole
    • Thug #2
    Mert Hatfield
    Mert Hatfield
    • Bus Driver
    Willy Cobbs
    • Blues Musician
    Elis Imboden
    • Neighbour's wife
    • (as Elisabeth Imboden)
    Marianna Alacchi
    Marianna Alacchi
    • Glenda
    Tom Keeley
    • Cousin Lyle
    • Director
      • Michael Oblowitz
    • Writers
      • Jim Thompson(story)
      • Larry Gross(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Pete Rugolo, the great jazz composer who wrote the music for this film was 88 years old at the time. He was the choice of both actor Billy Zane and Director Michael Oblowitz, who felt that he was the perfect choice for the film.
    • Goofs
      When Marty shoots the serviceman three times at the end of the movie, he charges his weapon before each shot is fired. The weapon is an M1 Carbine, which is semi-automatic and therefore self-loading after each round is fired. Charging the weapon the second and third times would eject two live rounds from the weapon.
    • Quotes

      Marty Lakewood: One gets work readily when the penalty for failure was a clubbing. You learn not to take 'no' for an answer.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Contact/This World, Then the Fireworks/A Simple Wish/4 Little Girls/The Big Sleep/Shall We Dance? (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      STROLLIN' ON THE STRIP
      Written by Jimmie D. Harris

      Performed by Shaky Jake

    User reviews31

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    This isn't everyones cup o tea
    This is an exceptional type of film. Strange and moody, bizarre in parts. It is a sort of Film Noir in color and very easy to watch. I love Billy Zane, and his performances always have a sprinkle of him in them. There are some odd twists and turns and the cinematograpy and costumes and very right on! If you are into 50's mysteries then this one may grab you.
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    • l9rae
    • Aug 15, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 11, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bu dünya ve ötesi
    • Filming locations
      • Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Balzac's Shirt
      • JVC Entertainment Networks
      • Largo Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $51,618
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,906
      • Jul 13, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $51,618
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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