Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Original title)
Dates: 1968 (Copyright), 17 December 1969 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirected by: Ken Hughes
Synopsis: Unsuccessful inventor Potts restores an old car and christens it Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. With his children and Truly, the daughter of a sweets tycoon, he goes on a picnic and tells them of the adventures of himself and the car. On returning home, Potts is able to propose to Truly as her father has accepted one of his inventions. Based on a collection of short stories by Ian Fleming.
Genres: Comedy, Musical
Subject: Classic cars
Releases
Date: 1968not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 70mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 145 mins Length: 16240 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: The top ten: movie carsAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Appreciation of the ten best cars in film.
In: Empire n174 December 2003 Page: 164
Title: Remote control: rwdAuthor: [JoB] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n289 September 2002 Pages: 92-98
Title: Lovely lollipops. All free todayAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Retrospective article on the 1968 film CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG.
In: Empire n126 December 1999 Page: 160
Title: DVD to buyAuthor: [NJ] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n11 November 1999 Page: 66
Title: DVDsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: DVD details.
In: Shivers n54 June 1998 Page: 54
Title: [Shivers - n54 June 1998: no known title]Author: MILLER, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v3 n1 January 1998 Page: 44
Title: Ryko rocks onAuthor: BENDER, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the new release on CD of the soundtrack to CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (1968).
In: Empire n102 December 1997 Page: 165
Title: Music, soundtracks etc.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the CD of the soundtrack for CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (1968).
In: Film Review February 1996 Pages: 44-47
Title: Call Sheet: Chitty Chitty Bang BangAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG: about the reasons for its success and comparison with MARY POPPINS
In: Films and Filming n417 July 1989 Page: 23
Title: [Films and Filming - n417 July 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Notes on what happened to Adrian Hall and Heather Ripley who played Jeremy and Jemima in the film
In: Films and Filming v15 n8 May 1969 Page: 42
Title: [Films and Filming - v15 n8 May 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v36 n421 February 1969 Page: 24
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v36 n421 February 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 20 Nov 1968 Page: 6
Title: [Variety - 20 Nov 1968: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v203 n34 25 Nov 1968 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v203 n34 25 Nov 1968: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3193 21 Dec 1968 Page: 11
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3193 21 Dec 1968: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n9615 20 Dec 1968 Page: 7
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9615 20 Dec 1968: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v198 n14 3 Nov 1967 Page: 10
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v198 n14 3 Nov 1967: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
Author: HARRIS, Thomas Pages: 193p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1511852
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(2)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376954
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376955
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1511852
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Dates: 1968 (Copyright), 17 December 1969 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirected by: Ken Hughes
Synopsis: Unsuccessful inventor Potts restores an old car and christens it Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. With his children and Truly, the daughter of a sweets tycoon, he goes on a picnic and tells them of the adventures of himself and the car. On returning home, Potts is able to propose to Truly as her father has accepted one of his inventions. Based on a collection of short stories by Ian Fleming.
Genres: Comedy, Musical
Subject: Classic cars
Releases
Date: 1968not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 70mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 145 mins Length: 16240 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
(53)
©: Warfield Productions, Dramatic Features, Made by: Warfield Productions, Production Company: Dramatic Features, Produced by: Albert R. Broccoli, Associate Producer: Stanley Sopel, Production Associate: Peter Hunt, Production Supervisor: David Middlemas, Location Manager: Frank Ernst, 2nd Unit Director: Richard Taylor, Assistant Director: Gus Agosti, Continuity: Angela Martelli, Screenplay by: Roald Dahl, Ken Hughes, Additional Dialogue by: Richard Maibaum, Based on a collection of stories by: Ian Fleming, Director of Photography: Christopher Challis, Aerial Cameraman: John Jordan, Camera Operator: John Harris, 2nd Unit Cameraman: Skeets Kelly, 2nd Unit Focus Puller: Mike Fox, Matte Effects: Cliff Culley, Special Effects: John Stears, [Models]: Jimmy Snow, Editor: John Shirley, Production Designed by: Ken Adam, Art Director: Harry Pottle, Associate Art Director: Jack Stephens, Assistant Art Director: Bob Laing, Assistant Art Director: Peter Lamont, Michael White, Potts Inventions Created by: Rowland Emett, Colour Costume Design by: Elizabeth Haffenden, Joan Bridge, Wardrobe Supervisor: Jackie Cummins, Filmed in: Super Panavision, Colour by: Technicolor, Music/Lyrics by: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Music Supervised/Conducted by: Irwin Kostal, Music Editor: Robin Clarke, Musical Numbers Staged by: Marc Breaux, Dee Dee Wood, Sound Recorded by: John Mitchell, Fred Hynes, Boom Operator: Keith Pamlin, Recorded on: Todd-AO, Dubbing Editor: Harry Miller, Les Wiggins, [Assistant Dialogue Editor]: Anthony Sloman, [Aviation Services]: John Crewdson, Made at: Pinewood Studios
Cast
(47)
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 at fair), Davy Kaye (admiral), Alexander Doré (Herman, 1st spy), Bernard Spear (Sherman, 2nd spy), Stanley Unwin (chancellor), Peter Arne (captain of the guard), Heather Ripley (Jemima Potts), Adrian Hall (Jeremy Potts), Desmond Llewelyn (George Coggins), Victor Maddern (junkman), Arthur Mullard (big man at fair), Ross Parker (chef), Gerald Campion (1st minister), Felix Felton (2nd minister), Monti De Lyle (3rd minister), Totti Truman Taylor (duchess), Larry Taylor (lieutenant), Max Bacon (orchestra leader), Max Wall, John Heawood, Michael Darbyshire, Kenneth Waller, Gerald Taylor, Eddie Davis (inventor), John Ruddock ([Minister of Finance]), Richard Wattis ([secretary at sweets factory]), Colin Rix ([chauffeur]), John Baskcomb ([castle chef]), Jannette Rowsell, Miranda Hampton ([scullery maid]), Jessie Robbins ([pastry cook]), John Crocker ([under chef]), Theo Agar ([4th minister]), Gabrielle Daye ([lady-in-waiting]), Grace Newcombe ([2nd duchess]), Kay Hamilton ([3rd duchess]), Dickie Owen ([major domo]), Roy Murray ([barker in fairground]), Jeanette Wild ([])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(17)
In: Empire n236 February 2009 Pages: 152-153Title: The top ten: movie carsAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Appreciation of the ten best cars in film.
In: Empire n174 December 2003 Page: 164
Title: Remote control: rwdAuthor: [JoB] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n289 September 2002 Pages: 92-98
Title: Lovely lollipops. All free todayAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Retrospective article on the 1968 film CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG.
In: Empire n126 December 1999 Page: 160
Title: DVD to buyAuthor: [NJ] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n11 November 1999 Page: 66
Title: DVDsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: DVD details.
In: Shivers n54 June 1998 Page: 54
Title: [Shivers - n54 June 1998: no known title]Author: MILLER, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v3 n1 January 1998 Page: 44
Title: Ryko rocks onAuthor: BENDER, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the new release on CD of the soundtrack to CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (1968).
In: Empire n102 December 1997 Page: 165
Title: Music, soundtracks etc.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the CD of the soundtrack for CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (1968).
In: Film Review February 1996 Pages: 44-47
Title: Call Sheet: Chitty Chitty Bang BangAuthor: MAXFORD, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG: about the reasons for its success and comparison with MARY POPPINS
In: Films and Filming n417 July 1989 Page: 23
Title: [Films and Filming - n417 July 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Notes on what happened to Adrian Hall and Heather Ripley who played Jeremy and Jemima in the film
In: Films and Filming v15 n8 May 1969 Page: 42
Title: [Films and Filming - v15 n8 May 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v36 n421 February 1969 Page: 24
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v36 n421 February 1969: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 20 Nov 1968 Page: 6
Title: [Variety - 20 Nov 1968: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v203 n34 25 Nov 1968 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v203 n34 25 Nov 1968: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n3193 21 Dec 1968 Page: 11
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3193 21 Dec 1968: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n9615 20 Dec 1968 Page: 7
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9615 20 Dec 1968: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v198 n14 3 Nov 1967 Page: 10
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v198 n14 3 Nov 1967: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: Children's live-action musical films: a critical survey and filmographyAuthor: HARRIS, Thomas Pages: 193p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1511852
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Video materials(2)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376954
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376955
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1511852
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)