Accident
Date: 1967
Director: Joseph Losey
Production Company: Royal Avenue Chelsea
Stars: Dirk Bogarde, Stanley Baker, Jacqueline Sassard, Michael York, Vivien Merchant, Delphine Seying, Alexander Knox, Ann Firbank, Brian Phelan, Terence Rigby, Freddie Jones, Jill Johnson, Jane Hillary, Maxwell Caulfield, Carole Caplin, Harold Pinter, Nicholas Mosely, Steven Easton
Location(s): London, Oxfordshire, Surrey
Region(s): London A-B, South East A-D
Storyline:
Contentedly married, but fearing emotional suffication, a university lecturer yearns for an affair with an enigmatic student which he realises could either revitalize or ruin his marriage. At the same time he is locked in a battle of dueling egos with a male student whose youthful vitality he envies, and with his friend whose media prowess and sexual success he covets.
Additional Information:
Originally uploaded in perhaps 2008 when the capture and supportive text criteria was substantially different, the film has been re-addressed by Richard Lovejoy in the correct aspect ratio and in accordance with current criteria.
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- Capture 1
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We are introduced to the home of Stephen (Dirk Bogarde) and his wife Rosalind (Vivien Merchant) under cover of darkness, the sound of screeching tyres and the subsequent crash of a car. Steve Randall identified Norwood Farm Hall, Elveden Road, Cobham, KT11 1BS, Surrey
- Capture 2
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Stephen leaves the house to view the scene of the accident. Likely to be Elveden Road, Cobham, KT11 1BS, Surrey, a private road with unlikely access.
- Capture 3
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In the car he finds two of his students, William (Michael York) dead and Anna (Jacqueline Sassard), hurt but alive. Stephen carries Anna back to his house. Likely to be Elveden Road, Cobham, KT11 1BS, Surrey, a private road with unlikely access.
- Capture 4
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Going back in time we join William enjoying a sherry during a tutorial with Stephen as well as a brief discussion on the ‘merits’ of student Anna. William looks out of the window to see Anna engaging with a goat in the quadrant. St. John’s College, Oxford.
- Capture 5
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“Goats speak German” says Stephen. St. John’s College, Oxford.
- Capture 6
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A view down High Street, Oxford looking east, before panning right and eventually joining Stephen at home with Rosalind, daughter Clarissa (Carole Caplin) and son Ted (Maxwell Caulfield).
- Capture 7
- 07 Nov 2008
Against the background of Magdalen College the serene mood of summer punting sets a romantic scene into which……. The "Backs", Oxford. This is the bridge over the River Cherwell which also appears in 'Wilde'.
Magdalen College, Oxford, pic by Russell Groves.
- Capture 8
- 07 Nov 2008
……walks Stephen who is shortly to be invited by William to join him and Anna in their punt. The bridge over the River Cherwell with Magdelen College in the background.
Magdalen College, Oxford, and Russell took this as well.
- Capture 9
- 07 Nov 2008
He agrees and they head off past the punting station…..Magdalen Bridge (Oxford Punting)
Now. Pic by Russell.
- Capture 10
- 07 Nov 2008
……and under Magdalen Bridge.
Magdalen Bridge, Oxford, easy when one knows where, and Russell knew, and did something about it.
- Capture 11
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Stephen causes a laugh when he falls into the River Cherwell on their way to temporarily tie up. This looks like Christ Church Meadow looking towards Christ Church Cathedral to the left and the dome of the Radcliffe Camera with the spire of University Church of St Mary the Virgin to the right.
- Capture 12
- 07 Nov 2008
He is less than pleased to have shown himself up as the three walk along Poplar Walk, Christ Church Meadow looking south.
Now. Russell took the pic.
- Capture 13
- 07 Nov 2008
Anna takes a seat as William accompanies him back to the College. Poplar Walk, looking across Broad Walk, Christ Church Meadow towards Christ Church College.
Christ Church Meadow, Oxford, we believe you Russell!
- Capture 14
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Stephen invites Anna to his house for Sunday lunch to meet Rosalind and the children. Perhaps William could bring her? Unknown location.
- Capture 15
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The day arrives and Stephen goes to post a letter and finds Ted up a tree. Outside Norwood Farm Hall, Elveden Road, Cobham, Surrey
- Capture 16
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They return home…… Outside Norwood Farm Hall, Elveden Road, Cobham, Surrey
- Capture 17
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……to find that Anna and William have already arrived, as has uninvited guest, fellow tutor Charley (Stanley Baker), in his 1966 Lotus Elan S3
- Capture 18
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The following morning Stephen goes to Television Center for a meeting with Charley’s TV Producer with a view to obtaining a seat on Charley’s panel but meets instead with his deputy, Mr Bell (Harold Pinter), who had been a pupil of his at university. Great West House, Great West Road, Brentford looking west standing in for BBC TV Center.
- Capture 19
- 23 Mar 2009
Bell‘s enquiry of Francesca (Delphine Seyrig), the provost’s daughter, with whom he had enjoyed a relationship, prompts Stephen to telephone her. 40 Bedford Square on the corner with Adeline Place, WC1
This is 40 Bedford Square on the corner of Adeline Place. SJ.
- Capture 20
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They go out to dinner at ‘Nineteen Restaurant’ 19 Messop Street, London SW3
- Capture 21
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Stephen and Rosalind discuss his meeting at the BBC ….. Presumably meant to be the rear of their house, but is in fact 1 Thames Street, Hampton, TW12 2EW
- Capture 22
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……….and the fact that he has been invited to William’s house. A RPV of the previous capture. Looking across the Thames to Hampton Sailing Club
- Capture 23
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Stephen visits Charley’s wife Laura (Ann Firbank) to discuss Charley’s relationship with Anna. Unknown location.
- Capture 24
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Stephen arrives at William’s stately home. Syon House, Syon Park, Brentford stands in.
- Capture 25
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The evening commences with the Eaton wall-games with Stephen in goal. The Great Hall, Syon House.
- Capture 26
- 02 Sep 2009
Moving to a cricket match in Merton Field behind Merton College, Merton Street, Oxford, we see William about to strike his delivery. Christ Church in the background.
Merton Field, Oxford. Location found and pictures provided by Russell Groves. Our thanks to him.
- Capture 27
- 02 Sep 2009
We are shown a wider view of Merton Field where the two batsmen are taking the runs from William’s strike. Merton Field with Merton College on the background.
Now. Merton Field, Oxford. Russell Groves.
- Capture 28
- 02 Sep 2009
Followed by a fielder racing to stop the ball at the boundary. Merton Field.
Now. Merton Field, Oxford. Russell Groves.
- Capture 29
- 02 Sep 2009
With both Charley and William at the crease, tensions build, particularly when Charley is ‘out’. Merton Field with Merton College to the left and the tower of Magdalen College to the right.
Now. Merton Field, Oxford. Russell Groves.
- Capture 30
- 02 Sep 2009
Stephen joins the Provost (Alexander Knox) and mentions that he has seen Francesca. “How is she?” he enquires. In front of the pavilion Merton Field.
Now. Merton Field, Oxford. Russell Groves.
- Capture 31
- 02 Sep 2009
William and his new partner at the crease continue to score. Merton Field with Christ Church.
Now. Merton Field, Oxford. Russell Groves. (Not quite the same angle, but it's a private playing field and was obliged to 'bugger off!')
- Capture 32
- 02 Sep 2009
Stephen feeling rather on the periphery takes himself off, but is soon joined by Anna, who announces that she is getting married……..to William. When William joins them he asks if he can come and see him later that evening, with Anna to join them. The scene starts to set on the films opening sequence. Merton Field with Merton College in the background.
Now. Merton Field, Oxford. Russell Groves. (Same view but tree has long gone.)
- Capture 33
- 07 Nov 2008
The following morning he takes Anna back to her college. Found by Russell Groves to be Corner of Parks Road & South Parks Road, Oxford, Actually a footpath.
Corner of Parks Road & South Parks Road, Oxford (Actually a footpath!!). Russell found this one, and the original "then" was pretty obscure, so, well done that man!
- Capture 34
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Stephen helps her over the wall..…….The garden and wall at Rhodes House on South Parks Road, Oxford.
- Capture 35
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……..where she runs back to the college (Rhodes House)……..
- Capture 36
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……..and packs to return home to Austria. Mike Simpson confirms that this is the drive out of Rhodes House onto Parks Road, Oxford.
- Capture 37
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Charley wants to know how she knew that William had died and why she was returning to Austria “when she loves him”. Rhodes House, South Parks Road, Oxford.
- Capture 38
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St. John’s College, Oxford identified by Russell.
- Capture 39
- 07 Nov 2008
The camera tilts down to see Stephen on his way to start the new college day. St. John’s College, Oxford.
St John's College, Oxford, Russell knew this one.
- Capture 40
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Turning into the quad.
- Capture 41
- 07 Nov 2008
Where the appearance of other people helps to draw him back from his inner thoughts of events. St. John’s College quad. Also seen in ‘Arabesque’.
St John's College, Oxford, and this one as well from Russell.
- Capture 42
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He returns home to his family and new born son. Norwood Farm Hall, Elveden Road, Cobham, Surrey