Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) is a British musical fantasy about an imaginative inventor, his children, and a miraculous car that carries them into a bizarre kingdom with child-averse rulers. Based on Ian Fleming’s novel, it features songs by the Sherman Brothers and lavish storybook design.

Robert Helpmann, an acclaimed Australian dancer, actor, and choreographer, lends chilling grace to the film’s lurking antagonist, channeling stage-honed movement and sharp expression into an unforgettable presence.