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A Shocking Accident (1982)

★ 6.4/10 25 min Comedy, Romance United Kingdom English
Director: James Scott
Screenplay by: Ernie Eban, James Scott
Streaming: Not available

Description

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 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
Sarah Elliott Brenda

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