The Ride
1963
6 min
Coming soon
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.
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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.
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directorGerald Potterton
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producerColin Low
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executive producerTom Daly
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cameraReginald Morris
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soundRon Alexander
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musicEldon Rathburn
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castMac CuthbertsonGerald Potterton
Education
Ages 12 to 17
Health/Personal Development - Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution
A useful film to introduce the concept of daydreaming and its positive benefits. Discuss the ways in which a vacation in your mind can be a healthy way of problem solving. Explore how we use our minds to escape reality, both positively and negatively.
