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A Shocking Accident (1982)

1982-10-01 · 25m · EN
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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.

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Rupert EverettRupert EverettJerome WeathersbyJenny SeagroveJenny SeagroveSallyBarbara HicksBarbara HicksAunt JoyceBenjamin WhitrowBenjamin WhitrowHeadmasterTim SeelyTim SeelyStephenRichenda CareyRichenda CareySusanSophie WardSophie WardAmandaSarah ElliottSarah ElliottBrendaDaniel ChattoDaniel ChattoPaul

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What is A Shocking Accident about?

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.

How long is A Shocking Accident?

A Shocking Accident has a runtime of 25 minutes.