A Shocking Accident

A Shocking Accident 1982 Directed by James Scott

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.

Country United Kingdom

Production Country United Kingdom

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gneres Comedy , Romance

Production Companies Virgin Films , Flamingo Films Ltd.

Release Date 1 October 1982

25 mins