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A Shocking Accident (1982)

6.1/10 0h 25m Oct 01, 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.

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Movie Details

Original Title A Shocking Accident
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2

Cast

Rupert Everett
Rupert Everett
Jerome Weathersby
Popularity: 1.5
Jenny Seagrove
Jenny Seagrove
Sally
Popularity: 1.5
Barbara Hicks
Barbara Hicks
Aunt Joyce
Popularity: 0.5
Benjamin Whitrow
Benjamin Whitrow
Headmaster
Popularity: 0.6
Tim Seely
Tim Seely
Stephen
Popularity: 0.3
Richenda Carey
Richenda Carey
Susan
Popularity: 0.5
Sophie Ward
Sophie Ward
Amanda
Popularity: 0.6
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Sarah Elliott
Brenda
Popularity: 0.0
Daniel Chatto
Daniel Chatto
Paul
Popularity: 0.4

Key Crew

Editor Tom Priestley
Music Simon Brint, Simon Wallace
Screenplay Ernie Eban, James Scott
Producer Christine Oestreicher
Director James Scott

Production

Flamingo Films Ltd.
Virgin Films

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Reviews from TMDB

CinemaSerf 6/10
Jun 8, 2025

I thought that this had a little of the “Tales of the Unexpected” to it as we first meet a Neapolitan lady who is lovingly feeding her rather substantial pig on her rickety balcony several floors up above the street. Shortly afterwards, we learn that the poor young “Jerome”, a long way away ... Read more

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Rating
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Based on 8 votes

Details
Release Date October 1, 1982
Runtime 0h 25m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2
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