A Shocking Accident (1982)

10/01/1982 (GB) • Comedy, Romance • 25m

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.

A Shocking Accident (1982)

10/01/1982 (GB) • 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.

Top Billed Cast

Jerome Weathersby

Sally

Aunt Joyce

Benjamin Whitrow

Headmaster

Stephen

Susan

Amanda

Brenda

Paul

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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