The Skateboard Saga

After a boy is knocked off his orange skateboard by a car, the skateboard continues on its way, developing a mind of its own and wreaking havoc on innocent citizens until it is stopped in its tracks by a clever little old lady with a walking stick. The eight minute saga features live action, animation, claymation, pixelation, stunts, models, puppets, special effects, superheroes, kids, animals, snails, - and no actual dialogue, just music, sound effects and "wordless dialogue" which consists of mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion.

Directed by Don Percy, The Skateboard Saga leans on a strong ensemble — Jeremy Kewley, Mark Hennessy, Don Percy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1986.