Otto Preminger’s 1968 film *Skidoo* satirised the counterculture movement through the story of ex-gangster Tony Banks, who is sent to assassinate a prisoner but ends up taking LSD in Alcatraz. Its psychedelic visuals, musical comedy and clashes between hippies, organised crime and older generations reflected the era’s changing social attitudes.

Despite featuring stars including Jackie Gleason, Carol Channing, Groucho Marx and Mickey Rooney, the film was a critical and commercial failure, partly amid Preminger’s declining career. It has since gained cult status for portraying the 1960s’ generational tensions, while its promotion openly embraced LSD and youth rebellion.