Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
"The most fantasmagorical musical entertainment in the history of everything!"
Originally released in 1968. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a family/adventure film. directed by Ken Hughes. With a runtime of 2h 24m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, and Lionel Jeffries
Synopsis
A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
2h 24m
144 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (715 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.5M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dick Van Dyke
as Caractacus Potts
Sally Ann Howes
as Truly Scrumptious
Lionel Jeffries
as Grandpa Potts
Gert Fröbe
as Baron Bomburst
Anna Quayle
as Baroness Bomburst
Benny Hill
as Toymaker
James Robertson Justice
as Lord Scrumptious
Robert Helpmann
as Child Catcher
Barbara Windsor
as Blonde
Davy Kaye
as Admiral
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,500,445
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Dramatic Features
- Warfield
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes total).
When was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang released?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was released on December 17, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?
The main cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang includes Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Gert Fröbe, Anna Quayle.
Is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang worth watching?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 715 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.