A Shocking Accident(1982)

61

25m

  • Comedy,
  • Romance

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.

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

  • Daniel Chatto

    Daniel Chatto

    Paul

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    Status

    Released (Oct 1, 1982)

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