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The classic musical fantasy, based on the story by Ian Fleming about an eccentric inventor who rescues a derelict racing car and takes his two children on a memorable outing. The refurbished car has the remarkable ability to fly and float on water - advantages that are coveted by a greedy small-time prince who will stop at nothing to capture the vehicle and its owners.

Keywords:

Adventure, Children's, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Family, Based-on-Novel, Movie, Film, Movies, Films, Childrens

Additional Information:

(1968) (UK) (3 Star)

Cast:

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

Supporting Cast:

James Robertson-Justice	.... Lord Scrumptious
Robert Helpmann	.... Child Catcher
Heather Ripley	.... Jemima
Adrian Hall	.... Jeremy
Barbara Windsor	.... Blonde
Davy Kaye	.... Admiral
Alexander Doré	.... First Spy
Bernard Spear	.... Second Spy
Stanley Unwin	.... Chancellor

Directors:

Ken Hughes

Writers:

Ian Fleming
Roald Dahl

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