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The Love Bug

The Love Bug

Herbie will honk his way into your heart.

19686.61h 48m

Overview

Down-on-his-luck race car driver Jim Douglas teams up with a little VW Bug that has a mind of its own, not realizing Herbie's worth until a sneaky rival plots to steal him.

Directed by Robert Stevenson
Written by Don DaGradi, Bill Walsh
Produced by Bill Walsh
Box Office0Revenue: $51.3M

Top Cast

Dean Jones

Dean Jones

Jim Douglas

Michele Lee

Michele Lee

Carole Bennett

David Tomlinson

David Tomlinson

Peter Thorndyke

Buddy Hackett

Buddy Hackett

Tennessee Steinmetz

Joe Flynn

Joe Flynn

Havershaw

Benson Fong

Benson Fong

Mr. Wu

Andy Granatelli

Andy Granatelli

Association President

Joe E. Ross

Joe E. Ross

Detective

Iris Adrian

Iris Adrian

Carhop

Ned Glass

Ned Glass

Toll Booth Attendant

Themes & Keywords

car racesportssan francisco, californiasuicide attemptgolden gate bridgerace car driverbugcar troublebased on short storydual roleghost townentrepreneurtoll boothgrand prixcars

About The Love Bug

The Love Bug is a comedy, family, fantasy film released in 1968 exploring themes of car race, sports, san francisco, california, suicide attempt, golden gate bridge, race car driver. Directed by Robert Stevenson, it stars Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson. Down-on-his-luck race car driver Jim Douglas teams up with a little VW Bug that has a mind of its own, not realizing Herbie's worth until a sneaky rival plots to steal him.

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