Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (HBO)

About Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a British-American fantasy musical film released in 1968. It is directed by Ken Hughes and produced by Albert R. Broccoli. The movie is based on Ian Fleming's 1964 novel, telling the story of a down-on-his-luck inventor who turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a magical contraption. The beautifully reimagined vehicle brings joy and adventure to his two children when a wicked Baron wants the magic car for himself.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Eon Productions, the company responsible for the James Bond franchise. The screenplay was written by Roald Dahl and Ken Hughes. The songs in the film were written by the Sherman Brothers, famous for their work on Disney productions.

Actors

• Dick Van Dyke plays Caractacus Potts, the eccentric, kind-hearted inventor. Van Dyke gives a lively and enchanting performance that won the hearts of viewers.
• Sally Ann Howes plays Truly Scrumptious, a charming, wealthy woman who becomes involved with the Potts family. Howes delivers a polished and captivating performance.
• Adrian Hall and Heather Ripley plays Potts' children, Jeremy and Jemima. Both Hall and Ripley give endearing and compelling performances.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was loosely based on the 1964 novel by James Bond author Ian Fleming.
• Roald Dahl, famous for books like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda, co-wrote the screenplay.
• The car used in the film was auctioned off in 2012 and sold for over $800,000.

Awards

The film was nominated for an Academy Award in 1969 for its Original Song, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang".

Quotes

• "You're my little teddy bear." - Caractacus Potts
• "You'll find a slight squeeze on the hooter an excellent safety precaution, Miss Scrumptious." - Caractacus Potts
• "Toot Sweet! Toot Sweet! The candy you whistle, the whistle you eat." - Toot Sweets commercial

Music, Soundtrack

• "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" performed by Dick Van Dyke
• "Toot Sweets" performed by Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes
• "Hushabye Mountain" performed by Dick Van Dyke