A Shocking Accident (1982)
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
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: October 1, 1982
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
Screenplay
- James Scott (Screenplay)
- Ernie Eban (Screenplay)
Music: Simon Brint, Simon Wallace
Cinematography: Adam Barker-Mill
Editing: Tom Priestley
Production: Flamingo Films Ltd., Virgin Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James Scott
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Shocking Accident about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Shocking Accident?
- A Shocking Accident was directed by James Scott.
- Who stars in A Shocking Accident?
- A Shocking Accident stars Rupert Everett, Jenny Seagrove, Barbara Hicks, Benjamin Whitrow, Tim Seely, Richenda Carey.
- How long is A Shocking Accident?
- A Shocking Accident has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is A Shocking Accident?
- A Shocking Accident is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was A Shocking Accident produced?
- A Shocking Accident was produced in United Kingdom.