Where was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Filmed? Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Beach Scene Location

Chitti Chitti Bang Bang

“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” is a whimsical 1968 film directed by Ken Hughes and produced by Albert R. Broccoli. Musical fantasy film based on Ian Fleming’s children’s novel. The ensemble cast includes Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann House, Lionel Jeffries, Gert Froeb, Anna Quayle, Benny Hill, James Robertson… Justice, Robert Helpman, Heather Ripley, and Adrian Hall. The 145-minute film weaves a magical story with enchanting songs produced by Irving Costal and written by the Sherman Brothers.

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The film was released in London on December 16, 1968, then in the UK on December 17, and in the United States on December 18, and attracted attention when it was nominated for Best Original Song at the 41st Academy Awards. Despite having a budget ranging from $10 million to $12 million, it grossed $7.5 million at the box office. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang remains a cherished classic, known for its captivating fantasy and enduring appeal.

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Where was “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” filmed?

“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” began filming in June 1967 at Pinewood Studios in England. This enchanting story unfolds in various locations, each adding a magical touch to the film. Trulli’s drive into a picturesque duck pond, filmed in Russell Water, Oxfordshire, sets the stage for this whimsical adventure.

The iconic Potts Windmill and Cottage (featuring the Cobbs Windmill) has been given a new look in Ibstone, near Turwell, Buckinghamshire. The exterior of the Scrumptious Sweet Co. factory at Kempton Park Waterworks in Hanworth, Greater London, has been converted into a museum. Heatherden Hall at Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath becomes a grand and delicious mansion.

The International Style film was filmed at Point Terra in Saint-Tropez, France, while the spies’ attempt to blow up Chitty unfolded on the Grade II listed Iver Bridge in Buckinghamshire. Lord Tasty’s abduction took place at Ilmer Bridge, which forms part of the Chiltern Main Line between Birmingham and Marylebone.

The film’s scenic diversity extends to Beachy Head in East Sussex, Tara Point in France and Needles Stack on the Isle of Wight. Baron Bomburst’s castle exterior captures the grandeur of Neuschwanstein Castle in West Germany, as well as the quaint kitschy village scene of Rothenburg in Bavaria. From the UK to France and West Germany, this fusion of enchanting locations creates the timeless appeal of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, captivating audiences with its magical adventure.

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A real duck pond

Russell Water in Oxfordshire, UK

Potts Windmill and Cottage

The Cobbs Ventilation Mill (also known as the Tourville Windmill) is located at Ibstone near Tourville, Buckinghamshire, England

Delicious Dessert Co., Ltd. factory appearance

Kempton Park Waterworks at Snake Lane, Hanworth, Greater London, England (now home to the Kempton Park Steam Engine Museum, a museum open to the public)

Delicious mansion

Heatherden Hall, Pinewood Studios, Iverheath, Buckinghamshire, England

Where Chidi passes the train

Longmore Military Railway, Hampshire, England (closed 1968)

beach scene

Cap Taillat, Saint-Tropez, France

Spies tried to blow up Chitty’s river bridge

Iver Bridge in Iver, Buckinghamshire, UK (Grade II listed building)

Spy kidnaps Lord Tasty’s railway bridge

Ilmer Bridge (Chiltern Main Line Bridge), Ilmer, Buckinghamshire, England

The white cliff Chidi drives away from

Beech Head, East Sussex, England

White rock spiers in the ocean and lighthouse when Chitty first flew

Needle and lighthouse on the Isle of Wight, UK

Exterior of Baron Bombester’s Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, West Germany

custom village

Rothenburg, Bavaria, West Germany

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang cast

The following table columns represent the cast of the movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang:

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Dick Van Dyke

Caractax Potts

Sally Ann Howes

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Lionel Jeffries

“Bungee” Grandpa Potts

Gert Froeb

baron bombost

Anna Quayle

baroness bombost

Benny Hill

toy manufacturer

James Robertson Justice

delicious lord

Robert Helpman

child catcher

Heather Ripley

Jemima Potts

Adrian Hall

Jeremy Potts

Barbara Windsor

Blonde girl at carnival

David Kay

admiral

Alexandre Doré

first spy

Bernard Spear

second spy

Stanley Unwin

headmaster

Peter Arne

captain of the guard

Desmond Llewellyn

Bill Coggins

Victor Madden

boatman

Arthur Murad

Big shot at the carnival (Cyril)

George Leach

Chitty’s original driver.

Richard Wattis

Philips, secretary of the Delicious Dessert Company.

Michael Alderson

Peter, the blond and vulgar boy

Chitty Chitty Explodes Bang Bang Episode

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tells the charming story of Caractacus Potts, a kind-hearted inventor and his two children, Jemima and Jeremy, in rural England in the 1910s. The adventure begins when they discover an old race car and decide to save it from scrapping. To raise money, Caractacus tried to sell his musical hard candy invention, but it attracted dogs instead of customers.

Undeterred, Caractacus goes to the carnival to demonstrate another invention, a hair-cutting machine, but something goes wrong. To escape angry customers, he attended a lively cabaret show and earned enough money to buy and modify the car, which he named the “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” As the family goes on a picnic in the company of truly delicious food, Caractacus shares a fantastical story about their car turning into a ship to escape the evil Baron Bomberst of Vogaria.

In Vogaria, the Potts family encounters challenges, including the Baron’s dislike of children and a menacing child catcher. With the help of the Toymaker, they devise a plan to free the children and overthrow the tyrannical Baron. The story unfolds filled with adventure, song and laughter, culminating in a triumphant return to England. The story ends with Caractacus and Truly confessing their love for each other, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang takes off again, bringing joy and magic to the Potts family.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang beach scene location

In the movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the beach scene where the characters have a picnic was filmed at Cap Taïla in Saint-Tropez, France. This beautiful location adds a touch of magic to the film as characters including Caractacus Potts and his children enjoy their time at the seaside.

The sandy beaches and azure waters of Tara Point provide a picturesque backdrop for the whimsical adventures of the Potts family and Truly Scrumptious. The beach scenes are an unforgettable part of the film, capturing the captivating atmosphere of the story in a stunning coastal setting.

Where can I watch Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?

You can enjoy Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by renting or purchasing it on popular streaming platforms like Apple TV and Amazon Video. Just visit these platforms, search for the movie, and select a rental or purchase option to start watching your whimsical adventure. This makes it easy for viewers to watch movies from the comfort of their own homes, adding a touch of magic to their movie-going experience.

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