
This World, Then the Fireworks
Crime · Drama · Thriller
Overview
In 1950s, two incestuous lovers, a depraved suave journalist and his equally depraved prostitute sister, plan to get rich through seduction and murder.
Top Cast


Billy Zane
Billy Zane
Marty Lakewood
Billy Zane
Marty Lakewood


Gina Gershon
Gina Gershon
Carol Lakewood Morton
Gina Gershon
Carol Lakewood Morton


Sheryl Lee
Sheryl Lee
Lois Archer
Sheryl Lee
Lois Archer


Philip Locke
Philip Locke
Marty Lakewood's Father
Philip Locke
Marty Lakewood's Father
Elis Imboden
Elis Imboden
Neighbour's Wife
Elis Imboden
Neighbour's Wife
Christian Durango
Christian Durango
Little Marty Lakewood
Christian Durango
Little Marty Lakewood
Sloan Cobb
Sloan Cobb
Little Carol Lakewood
Sloan Cobb
Little Carol Lakewood
Roberta Hanley
Roberta Hanley
Younger Mom Lakewood
Roberta Hanley
Younger Mom Lakewood
Robert Pentz
Robert Pentz
Lou
Robert Pentz
Lou
Marianna Alacchi
Marianna Alacchi
Glenda
Marianna Alacchi
Glenda
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