Roman Candles
“A triple projected trash epic”
Synopsis
Shot on 8mm, and featuring the introduction of Divine, John Waters' sophomore film is a plotless collage of random incidents involving sex, drugs, religion and The Wizard of Oz, it was shown with an equally random soundtrack mixing “obnoxious radio advertisements, rock 'n' roll and press conferences with Lee Harvey Oswald's mother”. It was shown three times publicly, but never released commercially.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Baltimore, Maryland
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Waters
- Screenplay & Story
- John Waters, L. Frank Baum
- Original Title
- Roman Candles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Dreamland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Waters
John Waters, L. Frank Baum
John Waters
John Waters
John Waters
Department Leadership Roster
John Waters
Director
John Waters
Writer
John Waters
Editor
John Waters
Director of Photography
John Waters
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roman Candles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roman Candles about?
Shot on 8mm, and featuring the introduction of Divine, John Waters' sophomore film is a plotless collage of random incidents involving sex, drugs, religion and The Wizard of Oz, it was shown with an equally random soundtrack mixing “obnoxious radio advertisements, rock 'n' roll and press conferences with Lee Harvey Oswald's mother”. It was shown three times publicly, but never released commercially.
Who directed Roman Candles?
Roman Candles was directed by John Waters.
Who stars in Roman Candles?
The principal cast of Roman Candles includes Divine, Mark Isherwood, David Lochary, Mona Montgomery, Pat Moran.
When was Roman Candles released and how long is it?
Roman Candles was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 28m.
Is Roman Candles based on a book or true story?
Roman Candles is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "L. Frank Baum".