Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
“The most fantasmagorical musical entertainment in the history of everything!”
Synopsis
A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself.
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Top Cast
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Dick Van Dyke
Caractacus Potts
Sally Ann Howes
Truly Scrumptious
Lionel Jeffries
Grandpa Potts
Gert Fröbe
Baron Bomburst
Anna Quayle
Baroness Bomburst
Benny Hill
Toymaker
James Robertson Justice
Lord Scrumptious
Robert Helpmann
Child Catcher
Barbara Windsor
Blonde
Davy Kaye
Admiral
Alexander Doré
First Spy
Bernard Spear
Second Spy
Stanley Unwin
Chancellor
Peter Arne
Captain of Guard
Heather Ripley
Jemima Potts
Adrian Hall
Jeremy Potts
Desmond Llewelyn
George Coggins
Victor Maddern
Junkman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney
Festival / Special Debut
December 18, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 8, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.75x
-$2.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- Roald Dahl, Ken Hughes
- Original Score
- Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
- Original Title
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.5M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Dramatic Features, Warfield
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Hughes
Roald Dahl, Ken Hughes, Ian Fleming
Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
Christopher Challis
John Shirley
Albert R. Broccoli
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Hughes
Director
Roald Dahl
Screenplay
Albert R. Broccoli
Producer
Richard M. Sherman
Original Music Composer
Robert B. Sherman
Original Music Composer
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
John Shirley
Editor
Ken Hughes
Screenplay
Ken Adam
Production Design
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
Joan Bridge
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang about?
A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself.
Who directed Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was directed by Ken Hughes.
Who stars in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?
The principal cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang includes Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Gert Fröbe, Anna Quayle.
When was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang released and how long is it?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $7.5M at the worldwide box office (0.75 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was composed by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman.
Is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang based on a book or true story?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ian Fleming".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).