In 1910s rural England, two young children, Jemima and Jeremy, are enthralled by the wreck of a champion racecar. When they learn it is due to be scrapped, they vow to ask their father, …

For "Chitty," in fact, originated in the book by James Bond creator Ian Fleming and, horror of horrors, was produced outside Hollywood by Albert Broccoli, the man behind the successful …

After buying a car that he names Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts (played by Dick Van Dyke) invents a story in order to entertain his children.

While truant from school, young siblings Jeremy and Jemima meet the beautiful Truly Scrumptious (Sally Ann Howes), who falls for their widowed father, Caractacus Potts (Dick …

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 …

Trying to cash a travellers ' cheque involves getting a signed chitty from 28 separate bank clerks.

6 days ago · Today marks the 57th anniversary of a whimsical milestone in cinematic history: the royal premiere of the musical-fantasy film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the iconic Odeon …

The Chitty are a distinctive group of Tamil people found mainly in Malacca and Singapore, who are also known as the Indian Peranakans. As of today, their population stands at 2,000.

When they accidentally drive off a cliff, Chitty sprouts wings and propellers and begins to fly. They follow the airship to Vulgaria, where the Baroness Bomburst has ordered the imprisonment of …

Oct 12, 2025 · At a recent charity event, the 99-year-old actor recalled a moment on set of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' that made him feel self-conscious about his “hooter.”