
The Love Bug(1968)
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.


“Herbie's Back In A Brand-New Movie!”
The inimitable VW Beetle is losing all his races and destined for the scrap heap until mechanic Hank takes him over and gives him a new lease of life. Soon, Herbie is winning again, to the fury of his previous owner, who builds a menacing black bug to challenge Herbie to the ultimate race.

Bruce Campbell
Hank Cooper

John Hannah
Simon Moore III

Ali Wentworth
Alex Davis

Kevin J. O'Connor
Roddy Martel

Dana Gould
Rupert

Harold Gould
Dr. Gustav Stumpfel

Micky Dolenz
Donny Shotz

Clarence Williams III
Chuck

Dean Jones
Jim Douglas

Burton Gilliam
Mecanic Race Announcer
The Love Bug is a fantasy, adventure, comedy, family film released in 1997 exploring themes of twins, reboot, evil bug, race car, cars. Directed by Peyton Reed, it stars Bruce Campbell, John Hannah, Ali Wentworth. The inimitable VW Beetle is losing all his races and destined for the scrap heap until mechanic Hank takes him over and gives him a new lease of life. Soon, Herbie is winning again, to the fury of his previous owner, who builds a menacing black bug to challenge Herbie to the ultimate race.
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