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Before it was a film starring Dick Van Dyke, was a book. Specifically, it was the last children’s novel written by Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond.

The film features one of cinema’s most terrifying villains: the Child Catcher (Robert Helpmann). With his hooked nose, black cape, and jangling cage on wheels, he remains a nightmare for children of the 1970s and 80s. His song, "Kiddy-Widdy-Winkies," is a masterclass in unsettling musical theater. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Rumors of a curse on the set persist. A mechanic was killed in an accident involving one of the cars during post-production. Several cast members suffered injuries. And yet, the finished film radiates joy. Before it was a film starring Dick Van Dyke, was a book