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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

  • 19681968
  • GG
  • 2h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
46K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,988
75
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
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  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Fantasy
A down-on-his-luck inventor turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a fancy vehicle for his children, and then they go off on a magical fantasy adventure to save their grandfather in a far-o... Read allA down-on-his-luck inventor turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a fancy vehicle for his children, and then they go off on a magical fantasy adventure to save their grandfather in a far-off land.A down-on-his-luck inventor turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a fancy vehicle for his children, and then they go off on a magical fantasy adventure to save their grandfather in a far-off land.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
46K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,988
75
  • Director
    • Ken Hughes
  • Writers
    • Ian Fleming(novel)
    • Roald Dahl(screenplay by)
    • Ken Hughes(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Dick Van Dyke
    • Sally Ann Howes
    • Lionel Jeffries
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ken Hughes
  • Writers
    • Ian Fleming(novel)
    • Roald Dahl(screenplay by)
    • Ken Hughes(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Dick Van Dyke
    • Sally Ann Howes
    • Lionel Jeffries
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 221User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 nominations total

    Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 3:18
    Trailer

    Photos194

    Gert Fröbe and Lionel Jeffries in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
    Robert Helpmann in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
    Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
    Dick Van Dyke, Adrian Hall, Robert Helpmann, Sally Ann Howes, and Heather Ripley in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
    Dick Van Dyke in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
    Lionel Jeffries in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
    Dick Van Dyke, Adrian Hall, Sally Ann Howes, and Heather Ripley in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
    Dick Van Dyke in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
    Dick Van Dyke, Adrian Hall, Sally Ann Howes, and Heather Ripley in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
    Sally Ann Howes in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
    Dick Van Dyke in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
    Gert Fröbe and Anna Quayle in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

    Top cast

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    Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke
    • Caractacus Pottsas Caractacus Potts
    Sally Ann Howes
    Sally Ann Howes
    • Truly Scrumptiousas Truly Scrumptious
    Lionel Jeffries
    Lionel Jeffries
    • Grandpa Pottsas Grandpa Potts
    Benny Hill
    Benny Hill
    • Toymakeras Toymaker
    Gert Fröbe
    Gert Fröbe
    • Baron Bomburstas Baron Bomburst
    • (as Gert Frobe)
    Anna Quayle
    Anna Quayle
    • Baroness Bomburstas Baroness Bomburst
    James Robertson Justice
    James Robertson Justice
    • Lord Scrumptiousas Lord Scrumptious
    Robert Helpmann
    Robert Helpmann
    • Child Catcheras Child Catcher
    Heather Ripley
    Heather Ripley
    • Jemimaas Jemima
    Adrian Hall
    Adrian Hall
    • Jeremyas Jeremy
    Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor
    • Blondeas Blonde
    Davy Kaye
    • Admiralas Admiral
    Alexander Doré
    • First Spyas First Spy
    • (as Alexander Dore)
    Bernard Spear
    • Second Spyas Second Spy
    Stanley Unwin
    • Chancelloras Chancellor
    Peter Arne
    Peter Arne
    • Captain of Guardas Captain of Guard
    Desmond Llewelyn
    Desmond Llewelyn
    • Cogginsas Coggins
    Victor Maddern
    Victor Maddern
    • Junkmanas Junkman
    • Director
      • Ken Hughes
    • Writers
      • Ian Fleming(novel)
      • Roald Dahl(screenplay by)
      • Ken Hughes(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In an interview in October 1967, Dick Van Dyke revealed he only accepted the lead role on the condition that he would not have to attempt a British accent.
    • Goofs
      When Grandpa Potts first arrives in Vulgaria, he says "On behalf of Her Majesty, the Queen..." In 1910, the reigning British monarch was Edward VII, or George V, who took over after Edward died that same year.
    • Quotes

      Caracticus Potts: How was India?

      Grandpa: India? I'll tell you something. I got up this morning and I shot an elephant in my pajamas.

      Caracticus Potts, Grandpa, Jemima, Jeremy: How he ever got in my pajamas, I shall never know.

      Grandpa: You've heard it before.

      [they all laugh]

    • Alternate versions
      Also shown in a Sing-a-Long version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hera Pheri (1976)
    • Soundtracks
      Blue Devils
      (uncredited)
      Music by Charles Williams

    User reviews221

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Good but it should have been great.
    Is "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" a classic? I don't know. It's almost a classic, I guess. I've been watching this movie all of my life. It is a beautiful movie to look at. It's filled with great songs. It has very solid performances (for the most part). Then what is keeping it from "classic" status? Its length. It's way too long. Come on, the opening credits go on over six minutes. Although "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" is still a good movie, it's also the kind of movie that you remember being better than it actually is.
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    • pmtelefon
    • May 24, 2019

    FAQ3

    • What happened to Jeremy and Jemima's mother?
    • Why doesn't Dick Van Dyke use an English accent?
    • Is this movie based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 18, 1968 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • French
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Tschitti Tschitti Bäng Bäng
    • Filming locations
      • Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau, Schwangau, Bavaria, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Dramatic Features
      • Warfield
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,500,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,500,445
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 24 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.20 : 1(original and intended ratio)

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