The Ride
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Gerald Potterton
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Potterton
- Original Score
- Eldon Rathburn
- Original Title
- The Ride
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Potterton
Gerald Potterton
Eldon Rathburn
Reginald H. Morris
Colin Low, Tom Daly
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Potterton
Director
Colin Low
Producer
Gerald Potterton
Writer
Reginald H. Morris
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ride
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What is The Ride about?
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.
Who directed The Ride?
The Ride was directed by Gerald Potterton.
Who stars in The Ride?
The principal cast of The Ride includes Mac Cuthbertson, Gerald Potterton.
When was The Ride released and how long is it?
The Ride was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ride?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ride was composed by Eldon Rathburn.