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    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    • 19681968
    • GG
    • 2h 24min
    IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    42K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,213
    654
    • Cast & crew
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    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
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    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... 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
    42K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,213
    654
    • 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
    • 199User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 nominations total

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    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)
    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)

    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
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    Storyline

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    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.
    flying carbased on novelold age makeupgood versus evilnegotiation156 more
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    • Taglines
      • The most fantasmagorical musical entertainment in the history of everything!
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Family
      • Fantasy
      • Musical
    • Certificate
      • G
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Lionel Jeffries played Dick Van Dyke's father, despite the fact that Dick Van Dyke is actually six months older than Jeffries.
    • 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 reviews199

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Surprised folks wouldn't like this delightful film!
    It surprises me that some people think this is a horrible film. I was 3 when this film was released and for as long as I can remember I've loved it! The songs are fun, especially Hushabye Mountian, Chu-chi Face and Me Ole Bamboo. This movie is both light, cheery as well as dark and creepy, the Child Catcher to this day is one of the scariest villians I know! And know it is a fabulous musical in London! Hopefully someday it will come to Broadway, I'd love to see it on stage!.
    helpful•71
    10
    • drkjedi1-2
    • May 12, 2003

    FAQ2

    • 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
    • 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
      • $7,500,398
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 24min
    • Color
      • Color

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