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A Shocking Accident

PG198225mJames Scott
IMDb 7.4

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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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What is A Shocking Accident (1982) 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…

Who stars in A Shocking Accident?

A Shocking Accident stars Rupert Everett (Jerome Weathersby), Jenny Seagrove (Sally), Barbara Hicks (Aunt Joyce), Benjamin Whitrow (Headmaster), Tim Seely (Stephen). The film was directed by James Scott.

How long is A Shocking Accident?

A Shocking Accident has a runtime of 25 min and premiered in 1982. It is rated PG.

Is A Shocking Accident worth watching?

A Shocking Accident holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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