A Shocking Accident

A Shocking Accident

25 mins | Comedy, Romance | Oct. 1, 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.

A Shocking Accident

25 mins | Comedy, Romance | Oct. 1, 1982

A Shocking Accident
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.
Producers Virgin Films, Flamingo Films Ltd.
Original title A Shocking Accident
Directors Stephen Pushkin, Nick Laws, James Scott
Writers Ernie Eban, James Scott

Cast

Rupert Everett

as Jerome Weathersby

Jenny Seagrove

as Sally

Barbara Hicks

as Aunt Joyce

Benjamin Whitrow

as Headmaster

Tim Seely

as Stephen

Richenda Carey

as Susan

Sophie Ward

as Amanda

Sarah Elliott

as Brenda

Daniel Chatto

as Paul