A Shocking Accident

A Shocking Accident

1982
25m
6.1

6.1/10

9 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

A Shocking Accident is a 1982 British short comedy film directed by James Scott, based on Graham Greene's short story by the same name. About a boy whose father is killed in Naples, when a pig falls on him as a balcony collapses. The incident haunts the boy through his later life until he meets a girl who understands his side of the story. The film won an Oscar at the 55th Academy Awards for Best Live Action Short and was nominated for BAFTA in 1983.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Flamingo Films Ltd. Virgin Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date October 1, 1982
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0084672

Cast

Rupert Everett
Rupert Everett

Jerome Weathersby

Jenny Seagrove
Jenny Seagrove

Sally

Barbara Hicks
Barbara Hicks

Aunt Joyce

Benjamin Whitrow
Benjamin Whitrow

Headmaster

Tim Seely
Tim Seely

Stephen

Richenda Carey
Richenda Carey

Susan

Sophie Ward
Sophie Ward

Amanda

Sarah Elliott
Sarah Elliott

Brenda

Daniel Chatto
Daniel Chatto

Paul

Key Crew

Ernie Eban
Screenplay
Christine Oestreicher
Producer
James Scott
Screenplay
James Scott
Director

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