A Shocking Accident (1982)

Comedy
Romance

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

Jerome Weathersby
Rupert Everett
Sally
Jenny Seagrove
Aunt Joyce
Barbara Hicks
Headmaster
Benjamin Whitrow
Stephen
Tim Seely
Susan
Richenda Carey
Amanda
Sophie Ward
Brenda
S Sarah Elliott
Paul
Daniel Chatto

Crew

Director
J James Scott
Editor
T Tom Priestley
Sound
J John Brommage
Makeup Artist
H Hajera Hoovadia
Music
Simon Brint
Music
S Simon Wallace
Production Designer
L Louise Stjernsward
Director of Photography
A Adam Barker-Mill
Screenplay
E Ernie Eban
Assistant Director
S Stephen Pushkin
Screenplay
J James Scott
Producer
C Christine Oestreicher
Assistant Director
N Nick Laws