A Shocking Accident
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernie Eban, James Scott
- Original Score
- Simon Wallace, Simon Brint
- Original Title
- A Shocking Accident
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Flamingo Films Ltd., Virgin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Scott
Ernie Eban, James Scott
Simon Wallace, Simon Brint
Adam Barker-Mill
Tom Priestley
Christine Oestreicher
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Priestley
Editor
Ernie Eban
Screenplay
Christine Oestreicher
Producer
James Scott
Screenplay
Adam Barker-Mill
Director of Photography
James Scott
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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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.
Who directed A Shocking Accident?
A Shocking Accident was directed by James Scott.
Who stars in A Shocking Accident?
The principal cast of A Shocking Accident includes Rupert Everett, Jenny Seagrove, Barbara Hicks, Benjamin Whitrow, Tim Seely.
When was A Shocking Accident released and how long is it?
A Shocking Accident was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for A Shocking Accident?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Shocking Accident was composed by Simon Wallace, Simon Brint.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Shocking Accident?
A Shocking Accident holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).