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The Love Bug

The Love Bug

Herbie's Back In A Brand-New Movie!

19975.71h 28m

Overview

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.

Directed by Peyton Reed
Written by Ryan Rowe, Gordon Buford, Bill Walsh
Produced by Irwin Marcus, Joan Van Horn
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Top Cast

Bruce Campbell

Bruce Campbell

Hank Cooper

John Hannah

John Hannah

Simon Moore III

Ali Wentworth

Ali Wentworth

Alex Davis

Kevin J. O'Connor

Kevin J. O'Connor

Roddy Martel

Dana Gould

Dana Gould

Rupert

Harold Gould

Harold Gould

Dr. Gustav Stumpfel

Micky Dolenz

Micky Dolenz

Donny Shotz

Clarence Williams III

Clarence Williams III

Chuck

Dean Jones

Dean Jones

Jim Douglas

Burton Gilliam

Burton Gilliam

Mecanic Race Announcer

Themes & Keywords

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About The Love Bug

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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