A Shocking Accident

1982 · 25 min · Comedy, Romance

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.

Director: James Scott
Writers: James Scott, Ernie Eban
Released: October 1, 1982
Language: English

Cast

Rupert Everett
Jerome Weathersby
Jenny Seagrove
Sally
Barbara Hicks
Aunt Joyce
Benjamin Whitrow
Headmaster
Tim Seely
Stephen
Richenda Carey
Susan
Sophie Ward
Amanda
Sarah Elliott
Brenda
Daniel Chatto
Paul

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