Roman Candles(1967)
A triple projected trash epic
Roman Candles 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.
Roman Candles (1967) is a comedy film directed by John Waters, released on May 10, 1967 with a runtime of 28m. It stars Divine, Mark Isherwood, David Lochary and Mona Montgomery. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- John Waters
- Writers:
- John Waters, L. Frank Baum
- Producers:
- John Waters
- Cinematographer:
- John Waters
- Production:
- Dreamland
- Status:
- Released
Roman Candles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Divine
as Party Guest / Man with Scarf
- Mark Isherwood
Mark Isherwood
as Man in Bed
David Lochary
as Reading Man
- Mona Montgomery
Mona Montgomery
as Bride with Whip / Woman in Bed
Pat Moran
as Party Guest
Mary Vivian Pearce
as Woman Attacked by Fan
Bob Skidmore
as Man with Electric Fan / Man in Bed
- Maelcum Soul
Maelcum Soul
as Smoking Nun
Mink Stole
as Party Guest
Key crew
Directed by John Waters, written by John Waters and L. Frank Baum, produced by John Waters.
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Roman Candles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 9 ratings.
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Roman Candles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Roman Candles online?
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Who stars in Roman Candles?
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The main cast of Roman Candles (1967) includes Divine, Mark Isherwood, David Lochary, Mona Montgomery and Pat Moran. The film was directed by John Waters. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Roman Candles released?
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Roman Candles was released on May 10, 1967 and runs for 28m.
Is Roman Candles worth watching?
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Roman Candles (1967) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.