A Shocking Accident (1982)
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.
Director:
James Scott
Writers:
Ernie Eban, James Scott.
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Rupert Everett as Jerome Weathersby |
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Jenny Seagrove as Sally |
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Barbara Hicks as Aunt Joyce |
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Benjamin Whitrow as Headmaster |
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Tim Seely as Stephen |
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Richenda Carey as Susan |
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Sophie Ward as Amanda |
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Sarah Elliott as Brenda |
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Daniel Chatto as Paul |
| Editing | Tom Priestley | Editor |
| Sound | John Brommage | Sound |
| Costume & Make-Up | Hajera Hoovadia | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Simon Brint | Music |
| Sound | Simon Wallace | Music |
| Production | Louise Stjernsward | Production Designer |
| Camera | Adam Barker-Mill | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Ernie Eban | Screenplay |
| Directing | Stephen Pushkin | Assistant Director |
| Writing | James Scott | Screenplay |
| Production | Christine Oestreicher | Producer |
| Directing | James Scott | Director |
| Directing | Nick Laws | Assistant Director |
