A Shocking Accident is a 1982 British short comedy film directed by James Scott and produced by Christine Oestreicher, based on Graham Greene's short story of the same name. In 1983, Oestreicher won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short at the 55th Academy Awards.
Cast Rupert Everett as Jerome and Mr. Weathersby Jenny Seagrove as Sally Barbara Hicks as Aunt Joyce Benjamin Whitrow as Headmaster Tim Seeley as Stephen Richenda Carey as Susan Sophie Ward as Amanda Sara Heliane Elliot as Brenda Daniel Chatto as Paul Katherine Best as Italian Girl Oliver Blackburn as Jerome (aged 9) Robert Popper as Jerome (aged 13) Timothy Stark as Kingsley Luke Taylor as Taylor Gary Russell as School Captain Production The film was completed with finance from the Virgin Group who were so happy with the end result it led to the formation of Virgin Films. References
External links
A Shocking Accident at Direct Cinema