The Fireworks Woman
“What Happens When a Brother and a Sister Break the Ultimate Taboo?”
Synopsis
Angela is haunted by guilt for the morbid bond with her brother Peter, who is destined to be a priest. In an attempt to free herself from this passion, she embarks on a descent into the infernal rounds of erotic love.
Top Cast
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Jennifer Jordan
Angela
Helen Madigan
Celeste
Erica Eaton
Elizabeth
Eric Edwards
Peter
Ellis Deigh
Roger
Lefty Cooper
The Mad Fisherman
Wes Craven
Nicholas Burns / The Fireworks Man (uncredited)
Sandy Foxx
Orgy Girl (uncredited)
Jamie Gillis
Orgy Guy (uncredited)
Leo Lovemore
Orgy Guy (uncredited)
Alan Marlow
Orgy Guy (uncredited)
Susan Sloan
Orgy Girl (uncredited)
Ginger Snaps
Orgy Girl (uncredited)
Marc Stevens
Orgy Guy (uncredited)
Tia von Davis
Orgy Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 28, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Screenplay & Story
- Hørst Badörties, Wes Craven
- Original Title
- The Fireworks Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Production Studios
- The Fireworks Company, Lobster Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Craven
Hørst Badörties, Wes Craven
Hørst Badörties
Wes Craven
Peter Locke, Sean S. Cunningham
Department Leadership Roster
Wes Craven
Director
Hørst Badörties
Director of Photography
Peter Locke
Producer
Wes Craven
Editor
Hørst Badörties
Writer
Wes Craven
Writer
Sean S. Cunningham
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fireworks Woman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fireworks Woman about?
Angela is haunted by guilt for the morbid bond with her brother Peter, who is destined to be a priest. In an attempt to free herself from this passion, she embarks on a descent into the infernal rounds of erotic love.
Who directed The Fireworks Woman?
The Fireworks Woman was directed by Wes Craven.
Who stars in The Fireworks Woman?
The principal cast of The Fireworks Woman includes Jennifer Jordan, Helen Madigan, Erica Eaton, Eric Edwards, Ellis Deigh.
When was The Fireworks Woman released and how long is it?
The Fireworks Woman was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fireworks Woman?
The Fireworks Woman holds official age classifications: AU: RC; US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).