A Shocking Accident

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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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Comedy,

Romance

Duration:

25 minutes

Year:

1982

Director:

James Scott

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Company:

Flamingo Films Ltd.,

Virgin Films

Cast:
Rupert Everett

Jerome Weathersby

Jenny Seagrove

Sally

Barbara Hicks

Aunt Joyce

Benjamin Whitrow

Headmaster

Tim Seely

Stephen

Crew:
Hajera Hoovadia

Makeup Artist

Simon Brint

Music

Simon Wallace

Music

Louise Stjernsward

Production Designer

John Brommage

Sound