Child Catcher
Fictional character from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Child Catcher is a fictional character in the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and in the later stage musical adaptation. The Child Catcher is employed by the Baron and Baroness Bomburst to snatch and imprison children on the streets of Vulgaria.
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Child Catcher | |
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang character | |
First appearance | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang |
Portrayed by | Sir Robert Helpmann |
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Gender | Male |
Nationality | Vulgarian |
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The Child Catcher does not appear in Fleming's original book. Reputedly, Roald Dahl (co-author of the film's screenplay) created the character.[1] Dahl's screenplay was heavily rewritten by Ken Hughes, the director, who said he had created the character.[2] However, the character's black hat, long black coat, pointed nose and role as, effectively, a Nazi substitute have been seen by some as antisemitic.[1]