A Shocking Accident (1982): Cast
A Shocking Accident is a 1982 short romantic comedy directed by James Scott, starring Rupert Everett as Jerome Weathersby, Jenny Seagrove and Sophie Ward. It runs 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 25 min
- Director
- James Scott
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Flamingo Films Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Shocking Accident About?
The premise of A Shocking Accident without spoilers.
Directed by James Scott, this 1982 British short comedy adapts Graham Greene’s story about a boy whose father is killed in Naples when a collapsing balcony drops a pig on him. The tragedy haunts him into adulthood until he meets a girl who finally understands his perspective. It won the Oscar for Best Live‑Action Short at the 55th Academy Awards and was BAFTA‑nominated in 1983.
A Shocking Accident Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- trauma
- pig
- italian
- death
- british
- independent film
A Shocking Accident Cast & Characters
Rupert Everett leads the cast as Jerome Weathersby, with Jenny Seagrove as Sally and Sophie Ward as Amanda. Directed by James Scott; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Scott
-
Rupert Everett as Jerome Weathersby -
Jenny Seagrove as Sally - Sophie Ward as Amanda
- Barbara Hicks as Aunt Joyce
Also Starring in A Shocking Accident
· 5 more- Benjamin Whitrow Headmaster
- Richenda Carey Susan
- Tim Seely Stephen
- Daniel Chatto Paul
- Sarah Elliott Brenda
More from James Scott
More films directed by James Scott: Love Bite: Laurie Lipton and Her Disturbing Black & White Drawings and Strike It Rich.
Seen A Shocking Accident?
Movies Like A Shocking Accident
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Accident, Accidents Happen and Crash!.
A Shocking Accident FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Shocking Accident, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Shocking Accident?
A Shocking Accident runs 25 minutes.
When was A Shocking Accident released?
A Shocking Accident was released on October 1, 1982.
Who directed A Shocking Accident?
A Shocking Accident was directed by James Scott.
More films by James Scott Who is in the cast of A Shocking Accident?
A Shocking Accident stars Rupert Everett as Jerome Weathersby, Jenny Seagrove as Sally and Sophie Ward as Amanda, among 9 credited actors.
Does A Shocking Accident have a post-credit scene?
No. A Shocking Accident has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
