The Ride

Overview

From Gerald Potterton (director of the cult classic Heavy Metal), this short film depicts the daydream of a chauffeur awaiting his employer. On a hot summer day, he begins to imagine that it's winter—the residential street where he's parked transforms into snowy mountains, and a series of comic misadventures begin. As the car is replaced by a toboggan, it carries the tycoon away on a dizzying ride. The chase includes some unforgettable antics in the snow, including a piggyback ride on an incredulous skier.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1963

Original language

English

Production

ONF,NFB

Cast

Mac Cuthbertson,Gerald Potterton

Director

Gerald Potterton

Writer

Gerald Potterton

Producer

Tom Daly,Colin Low

Cinematography

Reginald H. Morris

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0057457