United States / Oct 01, 1982
A Shocking Accident (1982)
Directed by James Scott
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25min
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Plot
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.
Genres
ComedyRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | A Shocking Accident |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Flamingo Films Ltd., Virgin Films |
| Release date | 1 ottobre 1982 |
| Production | Christine Oestreicher |
| Writer | Ernie Eban, James Scott |
| Editing | Tom Priestley |
| Cinematography | Adam Barker-Mill |
| Assistant directors | Stephen Pushkin, Nick Laws, James Scott |
| Camera operators | Adam Barker-Mill |
| Additional photography | Adam Barker-Mill |
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| Production design | Louise Stjernsward |
| Music | Simon Wallace, Simon Brint, John Brommage |
| Sound | Simon Wallace, John Brommage, Simon Brint |
| Costume design | Hajera Hoovadia |
| Makeup | Hajera Hoovadia |
| Hairstyling | Hajera Hoovadia |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Oct 15, 1982 / PG
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