Roman Candles

A triple projected trash epic

6.8(9)196728m1

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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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
English
  • short film
  • low budget

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Behind the camera

Director

John Waters

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United States of America

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Still from Roman Candles

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereBaltimore, Maryland10 May 1967

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Roman Candles was released on 10 May 1967.

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